civilization?

Answer 1

Yes. Civilisation and Civilization.

Would you happen to have an historical question about a particular civilisation? We here in the "civilised world" would like to know.

Answer 2

1. An advanced state of intellectual, cultural, and material development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences, the extensive use of record-keeping, including writing, and the appearance of complex political and social institutions.

2. The type of culture and society developed by a particular nation or region or in a particular epoch: Mayan civilization; the civilization of ancient Rome.

3. The act or process of civilizing or reaching a civilized state.

4. Cultural or intellectual refinement; good taste.

5. Modern society with its conveniences:

Answer 3

In Contrast To ZinaRae's answer, I would state civilization as any material/cultural establishment by any given human society. To assert that a group is only 'civilized' by certain benchmarks denigrates the cultures own richness and advancements. It is the Euro-centric historic tradition that has Judged civilization by Hallmarks of "Advancement that only they are capable of.