Meaning & use
civilization
A complex society with organized government, cities, and shared culture, or human society as a whole.
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Ancient Egyptian civilization developed along the fertile banks of the Nile River.
Some argue that modern civilization depends too heavily on nonrenewable resources.
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"Civilization" can name a specific society, such as Roman civilization, or organized human life in general.
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