civilization

Meanings

• A complex society developed by a people, having a high level of culture, organization, and technology.

  - "The ancient Roman civilization is known for its architectural marvels."
  - "The Mayan civilization thrived in Central America from 2000 BC to 1500 AD."

• The sum total of an advanced people's knowledge, including its language, culture, and institutions.

  - "The civilization of ancient Greece laid the foundations for Western philosophy."
  - "The civilization of the Middle Ages was characterized by feudalism and the building of Gothic cathedrals."

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Synonyms

acculturation , education , sphere , culture , order , home , the land of the living

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with civilization
civil unrest , resilience , nervousness , perplexity , complexity

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Variants

List of all variants of civilization that leads to same result
civilization , civilizational , civilizations , civilisation , civilisations , civilise , civilised , civilises , civilising , civilize

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Etymology

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From Latin civis, 'citizen', and -latio, 'state, country'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'civilization' was first used by the ancient Greeks to describe the advanced societies of the Near East.

2. The earliest known civilization is believed to be that of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia, around 4000 BC.

3. The term 'civilization' is often used interchangeably with the term 'society', but civilization refers specifically to advanced societies with a high level of culture and organization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ancient civilizations: Refers to civilizations that existed before the Middle Ages, including those in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, Greece, and Rome.

2. Modern civilization: Refers to the complex societies that have developed since the Industrial Revolution, characterized by urbanization, industrialization, and mass communication.

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Culture

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Civilization has had a profound impact on literature, art, music, and philosophy. Many great works of literature, such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Dante's Divine Comedy, and Shakespeare's plays, are set in civilizations of the past. Art and architecture, from the pyramids of Egypt to the Sistine Chapel, reflect the cultural achievements of civilizations. Music, from classical compositions to rock and roll, has been influenced by the civilizations that produced it.

How to Memorize "civilization"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize civilization, imagine a complex society with advanced technology, a rich culture, and a high level of organization.

2. associate
   

   - Associate civilization with advanced technology, a rich culture, and a high level of organization.
   - Think of ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and modern civilizations like the United States and China.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the definition of civilization, use the mnemonic 'CITIZENS: Culture, Innovation, Technology, Institutions, Society, and Norms'.

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