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

  • (..) - You were the mercenary. Bane is your child. Your heir. An heir to ensure the League of Shadows fulfills its duty to restore balance to civilization. No. You yourself fought the decadence of Gotham for years... with all your strength... all your resources, (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises
  • (..) Go on, then. Do your work. Take them up to the surface. People of their status deserve to experience the next era of western civilization. I've been to half of Daggett's cement plants and log locations they poured for underground construction. Honestly, commissioner... (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises