1. - see civilization

noun

1. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

e.g. a man of intellectual refinement
he is remembered for his generosity and civilization

Synonym: refinementcivilization

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

e.g. the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization

Synonym: civilization

3. a particular society at a particular time and place

e.g. early Mayan civilization

Synonym: culturecivilization

4. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

Synonym: civilization