No. 18,174 in Russian
цивилизация
"Цивилизация" in English means "civilization," referring to an advanced stage of human societal development with complex institutions, culture, and technology.
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Древние цивилизации оставили множество артефактов.
Ancient civilizations left behind many artifacts.
Here, "цивилизация" is used to refer to a historical or cultural group of people who lived in the past and had a structured society.
Цивилизация влияет на развитие науки и искусства.
Civilization influences the development of science and art.
In this sentence, "цивилизация" pertains to modern society and its contribution to culture and knowledge.
Без цивилизации наши жизни выглядели бы совсем иначе.
Without civilization, our lives would look completely different.
Here, "цивилизация" is used in a general sense, discussing the role of organized society in daily life.
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