definition of
civilization

[1] #1 civilization n. [civilisation] 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". wn

[2] #2 civilization n. [civilisation] the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization. wn

[3] #3 civilization n. [culture, civilisation] a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization". wn

[4] #4 civilization n. [refinement, civilisation] the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization". wn