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How do you spell Civilization?

Correct spelling

civilization

US: Z. UK: S.

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Why is civilization spelled this way?

From Latin civilis, of citizens. CIVIS (citizen). Civilization is what citizens build together — the collective project of organized human life in communities.

Common misspellings of civilization

civilazationcivlizationcivilizeationsivilization

Example

Ancient civilization fascinates historians.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell civilization?+
The correct spelling is "civilization". US: Z. UK: S.
Is it civilazation or civilization?+
The correct spelling is "civilization", not "civilazation". This word gets 10,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "civilization", in UK English it's "civilisation", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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