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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

  • (..) Okay, come pick me up. Why is she doing this to me today? To humiliate me once more? What did I do to her. I like China. I feel closer to their civilization than Japan's. Japan, honestly... Sumo wrestlers... Look... That slicked-back hair. How wonderful is that. That's Chirac for you. Not (..)
    2016 Me Before You