civilisation

Meaning

UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Commonwealth spelling of civilization.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology

Borrowed from French civilisation, equivalent to civilise + -ation or civil + -isation.

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