The civilization



Example: The civilization built big cities long ago.

Definition


"The civilization" refers to an advanced stage of human society marked by the development of cities, culture, technology, government, and social organization, as exemplified by societies that built large cities long ago.

Etymology


The term "the civilization" comes from the Latin word 'civilis,' meaning 'relating to citizens.' It evolved through French 'civilisation' before entering English in the early 19th century, reflecting the idea of societies becoming more organized and cultured. Did you know the word originally emphasized the importance of civil order and citizenship?

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"The civilization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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