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civilization (noun)

Civilization is a large group of people who live together in a very organized way. It includes things like cities, laws, technology, and a shared culture.

💬 Example

"Ancient Egypt was a powerful civilization known for its pyramids."

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🔗 Synonyms
society culture nation community advancement
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'civilization' when you mean 'civility'. → He showed great civility (politeness), not civilization.

Saying 'the civilization' for the general concept. → Civilization is fragile.

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