All Wordscivilization

civilization

ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people.

-ize
"to make, to render", in Late Latin (Indo-European), Late Antiquity, Roman Empire
civilis
"of or pertaining to citizens", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

So makest thou faith an enemy to faith; And like a civil war set'st oath to oath, Thy tongue against thy tongue.

Shakespeare, King John, Act 3, Scene 1

Historical

civilisation /civilisation/

French, France