the bronze-age culture of Crete that flourished 3000-1100 BC
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
a particular society at a particular time and place
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
a Cretan who lived in the bronze-age culture of Crete about 3000-1100 BC
