1. civilization

noun. ['ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən'] a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations).

Rhymes with Mycenaean Civilization

• deinstitutionalization
• institutionalization
• self-congratulation
• antidiscrimination
• telecommunication
• nondiscrimination
• misrepresentation
• mischaracterization
• internationalization
• industrialization
• decriminalization
• transillumination
• self-determination
• renationalization
• recapitalization
• prestidigitation
• misinterpretation
• misidentification
• miscommunication
• experimentation
• excommunication
• disqualification
• discontinuation
• denationalization
• decentralization
• transplantation
• singularization
• self-perpetuation
• securitization
• reinterpretation

2. civilization

noun. ['ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən'] the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization.

3. civilization

noun. ['ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən'] a particular society at a particular time and place.

4. civilization

noun. ['ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən'] the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste.