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Civilizations

Verb / ˌsɪvʌlɪˈzeɪʃʌnz / Another word for civilizations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A civilization is a complex human society with its own culture, government, and way of life.

Synonyms & similar words

refinement civilization civilisation culture society culture empire kingdom realm community population commonwealth nation people race tribe state territory world humanity mankind humankind

Synonyms by register

Formal

societies cultures communities polities

Literary

empires kingdoms

Antonyms

barbarism savagery primitivism uncivilized wildness chaos

Common collocations

  • ancient civilizations
  • early civilizations
  • modern civilizations
  • human civilizations
  • lost civilizations
  • great civilizations
  • developing civilizations

Word family

noun civilization
verb civilize
adjective civilized
adverb civilly

Usage note

The word 'civilizations' refers to complex societies with advanced cultural, social, and technological development. It is often used in historical or anthropological contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The Mayans were a powerful civilization in South America.
  2. Ancient Egypt was one of the first civilizations in the world.
  3. The Aztec civilization was known for their advanced agricultural practices.
  4. The rise and fall of civilizations is studied in history classes.
  5. The Roman civilization had a great impact on Western culture and architecture.

Quotes

  • "Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbor."
  • - Arnold J. Toynbee
  • "The clash of civilizations will dominate global politics."

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