Civilisation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Civilisation is a noun meaning UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Commonwealth spelling of civilization.
Meaning
UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Commonwealth spelling of civilization.
Example Sentences
From Keighley onwards we had obviously returned to civilisation, for the surrounding country was now studded with the sodium street lights of suburbia and a thickening industrial haze was blotting out the moon.
Word Forms
- civilisations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include civilization, culture, society, civility, humanity, mankind.
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