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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

  • (..) that ain't my fault. I'm waiting for captain Leavenworth to arrive with his army ... And then we'll have enough men... ...to get back out there and shoot some civilization ... ...into those fucking arikara, get back our pelts. Alright, alright. And now when is that supposed to happen? (..)
    2015 The Revenant