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    civilized
    /ˈsɪvəlʌɪzd/

    adjective

    • 1. at an advanced stage of social and cultural development: "a civilized society"
    • 2. polite and well-mannered: "I went to talk to them and we had a very civilized conversation"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Western_cultureWestern culture - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · Western culture, also known as Western civilization, European civilization, Occidental culture, or Western society, includes the diverse heritages of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, belief systems, political systems, artifacts and technologies of the Western world.

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  4. www.britannica.com › place › Mesopotamia-historical-region-AsiaHistory of Mesopotamia | Definition, Civilization, Summary,...

    Sep 9, 2024 · History of Mesopotamia, the region in southwestern Asia where the world’s earliest civilization developed. Centered between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the region in ancient times was home to several civilizations, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Human_historyHuman history - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · Human history is the record of humankind from prehistory to the present. Modern humans evolved in Africa around 300,000 years ago and initially lived as hunter-gatherers. They migrated out of Africa during the Last Ice Age and had populated most of the Earth by the end of the Ice Age 12,000 years ago.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kardashev_scaleKardashev scale - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · Thus, a Type 1.1 civilization would be defined by a power of 10 17 watts, while a Type 2.3 civilization would be able to harness 10 29 watts. Moreover, the above formula could be used to extrapolate beyond Kardashev's original types.

  7. www.britannica.com › topic › civil-societyCivil society | Social Science, Political Participation & Social...

    5 days ago · Civil society, dense network of groups, communities, networks, and ties that stand between the individual and the modern state. This modern definition of civil society has become a familiar component of the main strands of contemporary liberal and democratic theorizing.

  8. law.gwu.libguides.com › cGeneral Principles of Law - International Law Research Resources...

    Sep 16, 2024 · Overall, the book offers readers a thoughtful reflection on how the interpretation, application, and development of general principles of law by the judiciary contribute to the evolution of legal systems at both the domestic and international levels as well as further their reciprocal interactions.

  9. ewtn.co.uk › article-what-is-civilizationWhat is Civilization? - EWTN Global Catholic Television Network

    1 day ago · According to this seemingly omniscient cyber-seer, civilization is defined most broadly as “any complex state society characterized by a social hierarchy, symbolic communication forms (typically, writing systems), and a perceived separation from and domination over the natural environment.”