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