| 释义 |
Noun: civilization `sivulu'zeyshun [N. Amer], `sivulI'zeyshun [Brit]- 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"
- civilisation [Brit] - The social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
- civilisation [Brit] - A particular society at a particular time and place
"early Mayan civilization"
- culture, civilisation [Brit] - The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
"he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
- refinement, civilisation [Brit]
Derived forms: civilizations See also: civilize Type of: excellence, social process, society Encyclopedia: Civilization Civilization, Phaze III |