civilisation

noun

1. UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa spelling of civilization

2. The social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

   Similar: civilization

3. A particular society at a particular time and place

   “early Mayan civilization”

   Similar: culture, civilization

4. A society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

   “the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization”

   Similar: civilization

5. The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

   “a man of intellectual refinement”

   “he is remembered for his generosity and civilization”

   Similar: refinement, civilization