civilization Definition

1. A stage of development in human society that is socially, politically, culturally and technologically advanced.
2. The parts of the world that have reached such a stage.
3. The state of having achieved or the process of achieving such a stage.
4. usually historical
A people and their society and culture.
Example: the Minoan civilization
5. Built-up areas as opposed to wild, uncultivated or sparsely populated parts.
6. Intellectual or spiritual enlightenment, as opposed to brutishness or coarseness.