civilization in WordNet English dictionary

1. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
   "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
   refinement  civilization  civilisation 
   
2. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
   "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization"
   civilization  civilisation 
   
3. a particular society at a particular time and place
   "early Mayan civilization"
   culture  civilization  civilisation 
   
4. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
   civilization  civilisation