noun
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development, improvement or refinement of the intellect, emotions, interests, manners, and taste; culture.
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the result of this, as reflcted in one's way of thinking, talking, behaviour, etc.; cultural refinement; refinement of thought and cultural appreciation; culture.
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an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached; civilisation.
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those people or nations that have reached such a state; a civilisation.