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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

  • (..) who to look out for. Rene will be the evidence. If we find him and stop him, we will perhaps not only save his life, But prevent the collapse of western civilization. No pressure ... Welcome Ambassador. Professor James Moriarty. Now we're all present, I can tell you the targets, (..)
    2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows