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civilizationAn advanced stage of human social development and organization

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: An advanced stage of human social development and organization

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 문명; 인간 사회의 발달된 단계와 조직

Korean pronunciation: 시빌라이**제이**션

Example Sentences

  • My mom says using a smartphone at dinner is the end of civilization.
  • The Mayan civilization made remarkable advances in astronomy and mathematics.
  • He thinks instant ramen is one of civilization's greatest achievements.

civilization

NOUN

//ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən//

An advanced stage of human social development and organization

civilization concept
💡 Concept

Ancient builders create magnificent architecture showing advanced civilization

civilization rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through organization comes civilization's realization!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootcivil
Suffix--ization

Origin

라틴어 'civilis'(시민의)에서 유래하여 '시민사회의 발전된 상태'를 의미하게 되었습니다. 로마인들이 야만인과 구별되는 자신들의 발달된 사회를 표현하기 위해 사용했던 말이 현대까지 이어진 것입니다.

🎵Rhyme

organizationrealizationspecialization
organization
realization
specialization

🔗Collocations

ancient civilization
Western civilization
human civilization
modern civilization
advanced civilization
clash of civilizations

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom says using a smartphone at dinner is the end of civilization.

The Mayan civilization made remarkable advances in astronomy and mathematics.

😄 Fun example

He thinks instant ramen is one of civilization's greatest achievements.

The museum displays artifacts from various civilizations around the world.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

culturesocietyrefinementdevelopmentprogress

Antonyms

barbarismsavageryprimitivism

Related

civilizecivilizedcitizenciviccivil

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