The social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization.

synonym: civilization.

Dutch: bewoonde wereld, civilisatie
Polish: cywilizacja

A particular society at a particular time and place.

synonyms: civilization, culture.

Dutch: beschaving, civilisatie, cultuur, ontwikkelingsniveau
Polish: kultura

A society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations).

synonym: civilization.

Dutch: civilisatie, beschaving

The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste.

synonyms: civilization, refinement.

Polish: finezja, subtelność, wyrafinowanie