What is the Spanish word for "civilization"?

Learn how to say "civilization" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

civilization

Spanish

civilización

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Examples of how to use "civilization" in Spanish

English
We are studying ancient Roman civilization.
Spanish
Estamos estudiando la antigua civilización romana.
English
Civilization began near rivers with early farming.
Spanish
La civilización comenzó cerca de los ríos con la agricultura temprana.
English
What defines a civilization, in your opinion?
Spanish
¿Qué define una civilización, en tu opinión?
English
Writing transformed civilization and preserved knowledge.
Spanish
La escritura transformó la civilización y preservó el conocimiento.
English
The museum displayed artifacts from ancient civilization.
Spanish
El museo exhibía artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas.

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