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civilisation

英 [,sɪvɪlaɪ'zeɪʃən] 美
  • n. (英)文明(等于civilization)

英英释意


1. the social process whereby societies achieve civilization
2. a particular society at a particular time and place;
"early Mayan civilization"
3. 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"
4. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste;
"a man of intellectual refinement"
"he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"