Translation of "civilization" into Dutch

beschaving, civilisatie, beschaven are the top translations of "civilization" into Dutch.

civilization noun proper grammar

Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World [..]

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  • beschaving

    proper noun feminine

    organized culture [..]

    Greece was the cradle of western civilization.

    Griekenland was de wieg van de westerse beschaving.

  • civilisatie

    noun

    act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized [..]

    Ray, can I have just one final moment enjoying the fruits of civilization?

    Ray, kan ik nog een klein moment genieten van de vruchten van onze civilisatie.

  • beschaven

    verb

    All civilized countries are against war.

    Alle beschaafde landen zijn tegen oorlog.

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    • bewoonde wereld
    • cultuur

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  • Civilization

    Civilization (computer game)

    And because Civilization won't survive without me.

    En Civilization kan niet zonder me.

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