civilization
nounStress: fourth syllable
Syllables: civ-i-li-za-tion (5)
English Definition
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example Sentence
The Indus Valley civilization was highly advanced.
US IPA
/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃn/
UK IPA
/ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/