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part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. Fertile land and a steady supply of water made civilization possible in the valley.
definition 2:	the culture of a particular society that has reached an advanced level. The civilization along the Nile River in ancient Egypt is one of the world's oldest. synonyms: culture similar words: customs, lifestyle

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