CIVILISATION
/ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
12 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of CIVILISATION
An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.
"Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization."
Human society, particularly civil society.
"A hermit doesn't much care for civilization."
The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.
"The teacher's civilization of the child was no easy task."
Synonyms of CIVILISATION
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Examples of CIVILISATION in a Sentence
- "Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization."
- "A hermit doesn't much care for civilization."
- "The teacher's civilization of the child was no easy task."
Word Details
Is CIVILISATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CIVILISATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CIVILISATION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CIVILISATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | i | v | i | l | i | s | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CIVILISATION
100 words from the letters in CIVILISATION
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How to Use CIVILISATION in Word Games
CIVILISATION is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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