civilisation
Civilisation (noun) means British spelling of civilization — an organised, developed society or culture. Example: “Ancient Egyptian civilisation lasted for thousands of years.”
How to use civilisation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word as civilization, just spelled the British way.
UK/Commonwealth English uses "civilisation"; American English uses "civilization."
Word forms
civilisations plural
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Ancient Egyptian _____ lasted for thousands of years.
Etymology
From French civilisation, from civil plus -isation.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for civilisation
Frequently asked questions
What does “civilisation” mean?
The word “civilisation” means british spelling of civilization — an organised, developed society or culture. In plain terms, same word as civilization, just spelled the British way.
How do you pronounce “civilisation”?
“Civilisation” is pronounced sihv-ih-leye-ZAY-shuhn (/ˌsɪv.ɪ.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “civilisation” in a sentence?
Here is “civilisation” used in a sentence: “Ancient Egyptian civilisation lasted for thousands of years.”
What part of speech is “civilisation”?
“Civilisation” is a noun.
Where does the word “civilisation” come from?
The word “civilisation” comes from French. From French civilisation, from civil plus -isation.
Is “civilisation” a common word?
“Civilisation” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
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