civilization
Translation
civilization, society, culture
Examples
The history of human civilization is long.
The history of human civilization is long.
This is the American spelling of 'civilisation'.
This is the American spelling of 'civilisation'.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ...)) civilization A noun referring to a society or the state of being advanced. The Mayan civilization was advanced.
Similar Words
Synonyms: society, culture, enlightenment; Antonyms: barbarism, savagery
Etymology
From Latin 'civis' (citizen). The '-ization' suffix is the standard spelling in American English.
Memory Tips
This is the standard American spelling. Think of a society becoming more 'civil'. The 'z' is common in many American English words ending in '-ize'.