CIVILIZATION


Meaning of CIVILIZATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

n. (also -isation) 1 an advanced stage or system of social development. 2 those peoples of the world regarded as having this. 3 a people or nation (esp. of the past) regarded as an element of social evolution (ancient civilizations; the Inca civilization). 4 making or becoming civilized.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.