civilización

civilisation

noun see-bee-lee-sah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From French civilisation, derived from Latin civilis (of citizens).

Usage Note

Civilización refers to a civilisation as a cultural or historical entity (la civilización maya) as well as the abstract idea of being civilised. The verb civilizar and the adjective civilizado share the root. Under SESEO the -z- and -c- of civilización are both pronounced 's'.

Examples

"La civilización romana influyó en toda Europa."

Natural Translation

Roman civilisation influenced all of Europe.

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