This is the 9353rd most frequent Portuguese word.
civilização
"Civilização" in English means "civilization," referring to an advanced stage of human social development, organization, and culture.
Here, 'civilização' refers to a group of people and their accomplishments over time, particularly remarked through historical and cultural achievements.
A civilização egípcia foi uma das mais impressionantes da história.
The Egyptian civilization was one of the most impressive in history.
In this usage, 'civilização' refers to the progress of human society as a whole, especially benefiting scientific and technological achievements.
O avanço da civilização tornou possível a exploração espacial.
The advancement of civilization made space exploration possible.
In this context, 'civilização' stands for the collective humanity's cultural, ethical, and societal constructs and lifestyle that need maintenance.