civilization
/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/
civ · i · li · za · tion
ˌsɪv · ə · lə · ˈzeɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. advanced society
Significado en Español
civilización
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
văn minh
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Example Sentence
Ancient civilization began along rivers.
古代文明始于河流边。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
civil(citizen)+ization
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the following word: civilization.
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A
culture
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B
chaos
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C
wildlife
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D
solitude
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A — culture.
“civilization” means n. advanced society
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ancient Egyptian ______ built the great pyramids along the Nile.
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A
wilderness
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B
civilization
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C
jungle
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D
desert
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B — civilization.
“civilization” means n. advanced society
Common questions about “civilization”
What does “civilization” mean?
civilization — n. advanced society. In Chinese: 文明，文明社会.
How do you pronounce “civilization”?
civilization is pronounced /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/. It breaks into 5 syllables: civ · i · li · za · tion.
How do you use “civilization” in a sentence?
Ancient civilization began along rivers. (古代文明始于河流边。)
What are synonyms for “civilization”?
culture, society — all close in meaning to civilization (n. advanced society).
Is “civilization” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. civilization appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “civilization”?
civil(citizen)+ization
