This is the 12944th most frequent German word.
zivilisation
Civilization: the stage of human social and cultural development and organization regarded as most advanced.
Here, 'Zivilisation' refers to the historical process of societal development and cultural achievements.
Die Zivilisation entwickelte sich über Jahrhunderte hinweg.
The civilization developed over centuries.
'Zivilisation' in this context denotes the modern state of developed societies, particularly emphasizing their technological aspects.
Unsere Zivilisation ist von technologischen Fortschritten geprägt.
Our civilization is characterized by technological advancements.
Here, 'Zivilisation' is used in reference to the entirety of human society and its sustained existence.