Meaning & use

civilization

noun·Academic

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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