civilisation
Translation
civilization, society, culture
Examples
Ancient Greek civilisation was very advanced.
Ancient Greek civilization was very advanced.
We must protect civilisation from threats.
We must protect civilization from threats.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ...)) civilisation A noun referring to a society or the state of being advanced. The Roman civilisation lasted for centuries.
Similar Words
Synonyms: society, culture, enlightenment; Antonyms: barbarism, savagery
Etymology
From Latin 'civis' (citizen). The '-isation' suffix denotes a process or state. The 's' spelling is common in British English.
Memory Tips
This is the standard British spelling. Imagine a society becoming more 'civil'. The 's' is the key difference from the American spelling.