The civilization
Example: The civilization built amazing cities thousands of years ago.
Definition
The term "the civilization" refers to an advanced stage of human social development and organization, characterized by established cities, complex institutions, social stratification, and cultural achievements such as art, writing, and technology.
Etymology
The word "civilization" originates from the Latin word 'civilis,' meaning 'relating to citizens,' combined with the suffix '-ation,' indicating an action or process. Did you know that it originally implied being cultured or refined, evolving to describe societies with structured urban life?
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"The civilization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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