Synonyms for civilization

Synonyms for (noun) civilization

Synonyms: refinement, civilisation, civilization

Definition: the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

Usage: a man of intellectual refinement; he is remembered for his generosity and civilization

Similar words: excellence

Definition: the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree


Synonyms: civilisation, civilization

Definition: a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

Usage: the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization

Similar words: society

Definition: an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization


Synonyms: culture, civilisation, civilization

Definition: a particular society at a particular time and place

Usage: early Mayan civilization

Similar words: society

Definition: an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization


Synonyms: civilisation, civilization

Definition: the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

Similar words: social process

Definition: a process involved in the formation of groups of persons


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