civilization/civilisation (L30527)
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Civilization Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster (English)
4 September 2023
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L30527-S1
| English | complex state society |
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A $2 cheeseburger is a testament to the convenience and accessibility of food in a civilization, showcasing how intricate networks of production, distribution, and consumption have become central to our way of life, highlighting the multifaceted nature of contemporary civilization. (English)
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L30527-S2
| English | the process of making a person or culture more "civilized" (a.k.a. Western imperial conformatism) |