One entry found for civilization.

Main Entry: civ·i·li·za·tion
Pronunciation: siv--l-z-shn
Function: noun
1 a : an advanced stage (as in art, science, and government) of social development b : the way of life of a people <ancient Egyptian civilization>
2 : the series of changes involved in becoming civilized
3 : improvement of thought, manners, or taste