civilisation

Plural: civilisations

Noun

• the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
• a particular society at a particular time and place
• a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
• the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
• UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Commonwealth spelling of civilization.

Synonyms

civilization, culture, refinement