transcription, транскрипция: [ sɪvɪlaɪzeɪʃ(ə)n ]
( civilizations)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'civilisation'
1.
A civilization is a human society with its own social organization and culture.
The ancient civilizations of Central and Latin America were founded upon corn...
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2.
Civilization is the state of having an advanced level of social organization and a comfortable way of life.
...our advanced state of civilisation.
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