Synonyms for civilization

noun

1. Culture

   cultivation, polish, enlightenment, refinement, civility, illumination, advancement of knowledge, elevation, edification, national culture, state of refinement, level of education, advancement, progress, social well-being, degree of cultivation, material well-being, acculturation, Kultur (German), education, breeding; see also culture 2, 3, improvement 1.

   Antonyms barbarism, savagery, degeneration.

2. The civilized world

   civilized life, the modern world, literate society, creature comforts, amenities, populated area, city.