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Die Zivilisation
A broad term for human society with advanced social development. In German, it is often contrasted with 'Kultur' in philosophical debates.
Examples in context
Der Fortschritt der Zivilisation ist unaufhaltsam.
The progress of civilization is unstoppable.
Krieg zerstört die Grundlagen der Zivilisation.
War destroys the foundations of civilization.
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