Civilizing tradition
civilization, society, folklore, folkways, way of life, customs, mores, ethos, value system, education, conventions, habits, lifestyle, inheritance, learning, arts, sciences, knowledge, letters, scholarship, literature, art, music, lore, ethnology, history, religion, humanism, arts and sciences; see also civilization 1, humanities.
Antonyms barbarism, disorder*, chaos.
Refinement and education
breeding, gentility, cultivation, enlightenment, learning, sophistication, refinement, proficiency, practice, erudition, knowledge, intellectuality, education, training, art, perception, discrimination, discernment, finish, taste, grace, dignity, politeness, savoir-faire, manners, polish, elegance, urbanity, address, finesse, suavity; see also courtesy 1, elegance 1, experience 3, sophistication.
Antonyms ignorance*, crudeness, vulgarity.