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 Synonyms for civilization  

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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'civilization' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) civilization, civilisation
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
Synonyms: civilization, refinement, civilisation, culture

2. (noun) civilization, civilisation
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
Synonyms: civilization, refinement, civilisation, culture

3. (noun) culture, civilization, civilisation
a particular society at a particular time and place
Synonyms: culture, civilization, cultivation, acculturation, polish, civilisation, finish, refinement

4. (noun) refinement, civilization, civilisation
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Synonyms: nicety, culture, elaboration, shade, subtlety, civilization, cultivation, refining, polish, nuance, civilisation, finish, refinement, purification


Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'civilization' English Synonyms and Antonyms 

1. civilization
Civilization applies to nations, denoting the sum of those civil, social, economic, and political attainments by which a community is removed from barbarism; a people may be civilized while still f
Synonyms: refinement, civilization, cultivation, culture, elegance, politeness
Antonyms: barbarism, brutality, coarseness, rudeness, savagery, boorishness, clownishness, grossness, rusticity, vulgarity


'civilization' - Nearby Entries  

civilised  civilise  civility  civilization  civilized  civilize  civil law  



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