civilisation
BrE /sɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ AmE /sɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
noun en → es
a society or group of people at a particular stage in history, especially one that has developed advanced technology and culture
civilización, cultura
- ancient civilisation
Collocations ancient civilisation · modern civilisation
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The discovery of a new ancient civilisation.
El descubrimiento de una nueva civilización antigua.
the system of social and political organization in a society, including laws, customs, and institutions
orden social, sistema político
- a civilisation based on democracy
Collocations social order · political system
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The civilisation was based on a rigid social hierarchy.
La civilización estaba basada en una jerarquía social rígida.
the process of developing and improving society, technology, or culture
avance, progreso
- a civilisation's progress
Collocations technological advance · cultural development
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The rapid advancement of technology in the 20th century.
El rápido avance de la tecnología en el siglo XX.
the whole of human society, including all people and cultures
humanidad, sociedad humana
- civilisation as a whole
Collocations all of humanity · the human race
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The impact of global warming on civilisation.
El impacto del calentamiento global en la civilización.