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Civilization

Definition:

A complex human society that exhibits advanced social, cultural, economic, and technological development.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

Sample Sentence:

The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest known civilizations, flourished around 2500 BCE.

Sense 2:

A particular human society, culture, or nation, and its social, cultural, and technological achievements.

Sample Sentence:

Ancient Egyptian civilization left behind magnificent pyramids as a testament to their engineering prowess.

Sense 3:

The process by which a society or group becomes civilized or develops advanced social, cultural, and technological traits.

Sample Sentence:

Anthropologists study the process of civilization to understand the development of human societies.

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