Civilization

From the Encyclopedia Galactica:

Full Definition of CIVILIZATION

a :  a relatively high level of cultural and technological development; specifically :  the stage of

cultural development at which writing and the keeping of written records is attained.

b :  the culture characteristic of a particular time or place.

c :  the process of becoming civilized.

d :  refinement of thought, manners, or taste.

e :  a situation of urban comfort.