Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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civilisation | Yes | No | No | No |
refinement | Yes | No | No | No |
civilisation (noun) | refinement (noun) |
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the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste |
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) | a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude |
a particular society at a particular time and place | the result of improving something |
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization | the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) |
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality |