Definition of "Civilization" :

noun: the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

"He is remembered for his generosity and civilization."

noun: 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."

noun: a particular society at a particular time and place

"Early Mayan civilization."

noun: the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization