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civilisation (n.)

chiefly British English spelling of civilization. Also see -ize.

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Definitions of civilisation from WordNet

civilisation (n.)
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization;
Synonyms: civilization
civilisation (n.)
a particular society at a particular time and place;
Synonyms: culture / civilization
civilisation (n.)
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations);
Synonyms: civilization
civilisation (n.)
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste;
Synonyms: refinement / civilization
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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civil service

civil union

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civilian

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civility

civilizable

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civilized

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