English Explanatory Dictionary

civilisation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Commonwealth spelling of civilization.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ En-us-civilization.ogg EN-AU ck1 civilisation.ogg

Word forms

civilisation civilisations

Etymology

Borrowed from French civilisation, equivalent to civilise + -ation or civil + -isation.

Derived words

civilisational incivilisation uncivilisation
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