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CIVILIZATION

[ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən]

12 letters · 5 syllables · noun, proper noun

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Definition of CIVILIZATION

noun

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."

noun

Human society, particularly civil society.

"A hermit doesn't much care for civilization."

noun

The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.

"The teacher's civilization of the child was no easy task."

proper noun

Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World

Synonyms of CIVILIZATION

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CIVILIZATION 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

Letters
12
Syllables
5
Scrabble
26
points
WWF
30
points

Is CIVILIZATION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CIVILIZATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 26 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 26 pts Words With Friends — 30 pts

Tip: CIVILIZATION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CIVILIZATION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter civilization Total
Scrabble 3141111011111 26
WWF 4151211011112 30

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CIVILIZATION

100 words from the letters in CIVILIZATION

How to Use CIVILIZATION in Word Games

CIVILIZATION is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CIVILIZATION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CIVILIZATION

What does CIVILIZATION mean?
CIVILIZATION is a noun. 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.
Is CIVILIZATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CIVILIZATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 26 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CIVILIZATION worth in Scrabble?
CIVILIZATION is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from CIVILIZATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CIVILIZATION. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CIVILIZATION?
Synonyms of CIVILIZATION include: acculturation, education, sphere, culture, order, home. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.