Civilisation Definition & Meaning
civilisation
- noun
- the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
- a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization"
- a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization"
- the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
"Civilisation" in song lyrics
See how civilisation is used in real songs:
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"Astronomers cant even interpret my ancient civilisation"
Jedi Mind Tricks w/ Lost children of Babylon — Crop Circle Communion -
"As the arrangement stays within my civilisation"
Muph & Plutonic f/ The Grouch — Your Choice 'Kings'
Words that rhyme with civilisation
Usage tips for "civilisation"
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