the definition of the word civilization
civilization noun [C/U]. âº a âhighly âdeveloped âculture, âincluding âits âsocial âorganization, âgovernment, âlaws, and âarts, or the âculture of a âsocial âgroup or âcountry at a âparticular âtime: [U] Widespread use of the âInternet may âchange âmodern civilization.