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Definition civilization in British English
civilization
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
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a society that has developed its own culture and institutions
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the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt
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the benefits of civilization
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1.2
the process by which a society develops its own culture and institutions
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