civilizational

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Definitions of civilizational word

adjective civilizational relating to civilization 3
noun civilizational an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. 1
noun civilizational those people or nations that have reached such a state. 1
noun civilizational any type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group: Greek civilization. 1
noun civilizational the act or process of civilizing, as by bringing out of a savage, uneducated, or unrefined state, or of being civilized: Rome's civilization of barbaric tribes was admirable. 1
noun civilizational cultural refinement; refinement of thought and cultural appreciation: The letters of Madame de Sévigné reveal her wit and civilization. 1

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < French civilisation; see civilize, -ation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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