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civilization

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/ˌsɪv.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · civ-i-li-za-tion

A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements.

Meanings

nounformal

A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements.

ایک پیچیدہ سماج جو شہری ترقی، سماجی درجہ بندی، اور ثقافتی کامیابیوں کی خصوصیت رکھتا ہے۔

تمدن

tamaddun

Synonyms

societyculturecivilizationسماجثقافتتمدن

Antonyms

barbarismsavageryprimitivismوحشیانہجرمقدیم

Common Collocations

  • ancient civilization
  • modern civilization
  • civilization and culture

Example Sentences

The rise of civilization marked a significant turn in human history.

تمدن کا عروج انسانی تاریخ میں ایک اہم موڑ تھا۔

Tamaddun ka uroj insani tareekh mein aik ahem mod tha.

Many ancient civilizations contributed to our understanding of mathematics and science.

بہت سی قدیم تہذیبوں نے ریاضی اور سائنس کی ہماری تفہیم میں حصہ ڈالا۔

Boht si qadeem tahzeebon ne riazi aur science ki hamari tafheem mein hissa dala.

The study of civilization includes exploring how cultures evolve over time.

تمدن کا مطالعہ اس بات کی تحقیقات کرتا ہے کہ ثقافتیں وقت کے ساتھ کیسے ترقی کرتی ہیں۔

Tamaddun ka mutala is baat ki tahqiqat karta hai ke saqafatain waqt ke sath kis tarah taraqqi karti hain.

Easily Confused With

civilized:Civilized refers to being cultured and refined, while civilization refers to the society as a whole.

Word Family

civilize
verbتمدن بنانا
civil
adjectiveشہری
civilizationist
nounتمدن پرست

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'civilization' as the 'city of lives', where citizens develop culture and society.

Imagine a bustling ancient city with architecture, art, and diverse people.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

الٰہی، کرم کر صدر کو علم و فن پہ تو، تمدن کی نشونما کر فطرت کی وسعتوں کے ساتھ۔

Ilahi, karam kar sadr ko ilm o fan pe tu, Tamaddun ki nashonuma kar fitrat ki wasaton ke sath.

O God, be kind to the president with knowledge and art, Nurture civilization alongside the expanses of nature.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

علی کے سیاست ہے، وہی تو تمدن ہے۔

Ali ke siyasat hai, wohi to tamaddun hai.

Where there is governance, there is civilization.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "civis" — citizen

First known use: 18th century

The term 'civilization' comes from the Latin word 'civis', meaning 'citizen'. It evolved in Middle French and was adopted into English in the 18th century.