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Pronunciation / Transliteration: munmyeong
"인류 문명은 끊임없이 발전해 왔습니다."
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The stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.
"The rise and fall of ancient civilizations is a fascinating subject of study."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Late 18th century: from French civilisation, from civiliser 'to civilize', based on Latin civilis 'relating to a citizen'.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Civilization"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Civilization" is said worldwide
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civilisation
Transliteration: civilisation
"L'Égypte ancienne est l'une des plus anciennes civilisations."
Zivilisation
Transliteration: Zivilisation
"Die moderne Zivilisation steht vor vielen Herausforderungen."
civiltà
Transliteration: civiltà
"La civiltà romana ha lasciato un'eredità duratura."
civilización
Transliteration: civilización
"Los mayas desarrollaron una civilización muy avanzada."
civilização
Transliteration: civilização
"A civilização moderna depende muito da tecnologia."
सभ्यता
Transliteration: sabhyata
"सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता दुनिया की सबसे पुरानी सभ्यताओं में से एक है।"
文明
Transliteration: wénmíng
"中国拥有数千年的悠久文明。"
문명
Transliteration: munmyeong
"인류 문명은 끊임없이 발전해 왔습니다."
文明
Transliteration: bunmei
"古代文明の歴史を学ぶことは興味深い。"
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