Civilization
Civilization (sɪvɪlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n)
Civilization or civilisation is any complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, a form of government, and symbolic systems of communication such as writing.
Etymology
The term "civilization" comes from the Latin civis, meaning "citizen" or "townsman", and is related to the verb civare, meaning "to assemble in a town". The related term "civilize" comes from the Latin civilis, meaning "civil", related to civis and civitas, the condition of a citizen.
Related Terms
- Urban development: The process of designing and building infrastructure in cities, towns, and villages.
- Social stratification: The division of society into levels, classes, or groups based on wealth, power, or prestige.
- Government: The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.
- Symbolic systems of communication: Systems that use symbols to convey meaning, such as language, writing, and art.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Civilization
- Wikipedia's article - Civilization
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