Civilization

Civ`i`li`za´tion

n.	1.	The act of civilizing, or the state of being civilized; national culture; refinement. Our manners, our civilization, and all the good things connected with manners, and with civilization, have, in this European world of ours, depended for ages upon two principles - . . . the spirit of a gentleman, and spirit of religion. - Burke
	2.	(Law) Rendering a criminal process civil.

Noun	1.	civilization - a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization" Synonyms: civilisation
	2.	civilization - the social process whereby societies achieve civilization Synonyms: civilisation
	3.	civilization - a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization" Synonyms: culture, civilisation
	4.	civilization - the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization" Synonyms: civilisation, refinement