civilization in French

civilization in French is civilisation — civilization means a large, organised society with its own culture, institutions, and level of development, often spanning a nation or region.

civilization in French

civilisation

noun

civilisation

proper noun

(inherently emic, sometimes, capitalized) Collectively, those people and places 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. (Compare refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World.

What does "civilization" mean?

noun A large, organised society with its own culture, institutions, and level of development, often spanning a nation or region.
"Historians study how ancient civilizations rose and fell."
noun Human society as a whole, especially in its organised, "civil" form.
"The hikers were glad to get back to civilization after a week in the wilderness."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

civilization in a sentence

Historians study how ancient civilizations rose and fell.
The internet has reshaped modern civilization.
The hikers were glad to get back to civilization after a week in the wilderness.

Similar words in French

community culture nation society sphere

Common French translations

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What is "civilization" in French?

"civilization" in French is civilisation. civilization means: A large, organised society with its own culture, institutions, and level of development, often spanning a nation or region.

How do you use "civilization" in a sentence?

Example: "Historians study how ancient civilizations rose and fell." In French, "civilization" is civilisation.

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