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civilization

Definition

  • noun: the condition that exists when people have developed effective ways of organizing a society and care about art, science, etc.
  • noun: a relatively high level of cultural and technological development
  • synonyms: refinement, civility, reclamation

Examples

  • He was sick of camping with his family and wanted to get back to 'civilization' and his video games.

  • a book about life on the planet after wars have destroyed 'civilization'

  • the impact of technical advancements on 'civilization'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The Ancient One will send for you. What's this, my mantra? The Wi-Fi password. We're not savages. The language of the mystic arts is as old as civilization. The sorcerers of antiquity, called the use of this language, 'spells'. But if that word offends your modern sensibilities, you can... (..)
    2016 Doctor Strange