civilization

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization"

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization"

the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"