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civilization

The word “civilization” has 5 syllables: civ-i-li-za-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for civilization?

In the thesaurus, “civilization” has 41 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for civilization along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for civilization

Antonyms for civilization

Meanings of civilization

  • noun
    1. An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.
    2. Human society, particularly civil society.
    3. The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.
    4. The state or quality of being civilized.
    5. The act of rendering a criminal process civil.
  • proper noun
    1. Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World.

Example Sentences

  • Human civilization has made remarkable advances in technology over the past century.
  • The museum exhibits the art and culture of ancient civilization.
  • Education is essential for the growth of a modern civilization.
  • Many scientists study the rise and fall of civilization throughout history.
  • Respect for the environment is crucial for sustaining a healthy civilization.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to civilization, such as: accomplishment, barbarianism, barbarism, boorishness, breeding, churlishness, civility.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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