No. 4,194 in Turkish
medeniyet
The Turkish word "medeniyet" translates to "civilization" in English, referring to the advanced stage of human social, cultural, and technological development.
In a sentence
Medeniyet, insanlık tarihinin en önemli kavramlarından biridir.
Civilization is one of the most important concepts in human history.
Here, 'medeniyet' is used in its abstract sense, referring to the concept of civilization in human history.
Bu şehir, eski medeniyetlerin izlerini hala taşımaktadır.
This city still bears traces of ancient civilizations.
In this sentence, 'medeniyet' refers to the cultures or societies of the past that were prominent inhabitants of the area.
Eğitim ve bilim, bir medeniyetin ilerlemesinde büyük öneme sahiptir.
Education and science are of great importance in the advancement of a civilization.
Here, 'medeniyet' denotes a specific human society or stage of social development and organization.
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