refinement#1 (n)
civilization (n)
civilisation (n)

n04811995

type n
lex_filenum 07
def the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
examples a man of intellectual refinement
he is remembered for his generosity and civilization
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Hypernym excellence
Derivationally related form civilisation → civilise
Derivationally related form civilization → civilize
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Hyponym excellence
Derivationally related form civilise → civilisation
Derivationally related form civilize → civilization

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