Civilisation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Framework senses
- §1
- the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
- §2
- a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
- §3
- a particular society at a particular time and place
- §4
- the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization