civilisation
     n 1: the social process whereby societies achieve civilization
          syn: civilization
     2: a particular society at a particular time and place; "early
        mayan civilization" syn: culture, civilization
     3: a society in an advanced state of social development e.g.,
        with complex legal and political and religious
        organizations; "the people slowly progressed from
        barbarism to civilization" syn: civilization
     4: the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste;
        "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for
        his generosity and civilization" syn: refinement, civilization
see also:
civilization culture refinement