civilization
noun
/ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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[ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən]
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- 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.
- (uncountable) Human society, particularly civil society.
- The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.
- The state or quality of being civilized.
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πολιτισμός
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civil
adjective
/ˈsɪv.əl/
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- (uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
- (comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
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πολίτης
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- (legal) Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.
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αστικός
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civilized
adjective
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
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- Having a highly developed society or culture; belonging to civilization.
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εκπολιτισμένος
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- Marked by refinement in taste and manners.
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ευγενικός
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civility
noun
/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/
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- Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy. [from 16th c.]
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ευγένεια
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