What does civilization mean?

an organized society with developed institutions, culture, and technology the comforts and services associated with modern society

How is civilization pronounced?

UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, US /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən/.

/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən/

CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #4107 in the learning path

文明社会；文明

n. an organized society with developed institutions, culture, and technology

文明社会；文明

n. the comforts and services associated with modern society

文明生活；现代便利

We explored the ruins of an ancient civilization yesterday.

昨天我们探访了一处古代文明的遗址。

Reliable water supplies played a crucial role in the development of civilization by supporting agriculture and permanent settlements.

可靠的水源支持了农业和固定聚落的发展，在文明形成过程中发挥了关键作用。

英式也拼作 civilisation；某个文明可用 a civilization。

What does civilization mean?: an organized society with developed institutions, culture, and technology the comforts and services associated with modern society
How is civilization pronounced?: UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, US /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.