civilisation
UKsiviliseiʃən
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'civilisation' comes from the Latin word 'civilis', meaning 'relating to citizens'.
مثال
- Ancient civilizations built impressive structures that still stand today.
- The collapse of the Mayan civilization remains a mystery.
- The development of agriculture was a significant milestone in human civilization.
ترکیبهای رایج
Ancient civilization Collapse of civilization Human civilization Growth of civilization
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
- a particular society at a particular time and place “early Mayan civilization”
- 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”
- the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste “a man of intellectual refinement” “he is remembered for his generosity and civilization”