Civilization vs. Society — What's the Difference?

An advanced state of human society.

A group of people sharing a common culture.

The culture and way of life of a particular area.

An organization or club formed for a particular purpose.

The process of moving from a lesser state to a more advanced one.

The situation or system in which people live together.

An advanced state of intellectual, cultural, and material development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences, the extensive use of record-keeping, including writing, and the appearance of complex political and social institutions.

The community of people living in a particular country or region.

A civilization (or civilisation) is a complex society that is characterized by urban development, social stratification, a form of government, and symbolic systems of communication (such as writing).Civilizations are intimately associated with and often further defined by other socio-politico-economic characteristics, such as centralization, the domestication of both humans and other organisms, specialization of labour, culturally-ingrained ideologies of progress and supremacism, monumental architecture, taxation, societal dependence upon farming and expansionism.Historically, "a civilization" has often been understood as a larger and "more advanced" culture, in implied contrast to smaller, supposedly primitive cultures. In this broad sense, a civilization contrasts with non-centralized tribal societies, including the cultures of nomadic pastoralists, Neolithic societies or hunter-gatherers; however, sometimes it also contrasts with the cultures found within civilizations themselves.

A society is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Societies are characterized by patterns of relationships (social relations) between individuals who share a distinctive culture and institutions; a given society may be described as the sum total of such relationships among its constituent of members.

The type of culture and society developed by a particular nation or region or in a particular epoch

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community

The act or process of civilizing or reaching a civilized state.

An organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity

Cultural or intellectual refinement; good taste.

The situation of being in the company of other people

Modern society with its conveniences

The totality of people regarded as forming a community of interdependent individuals

An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political, or technical development.

A group of people broadly distinguished from other groups by mutual interests, participation in characteristic relationships, shared institutions, and a common culture

(uncountable) Human society, particularly civil society.

An organization or association of persons engaged in a common profession, activity, or interest

The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.

The wealthy, socially dominant members of a community. Also called high society.

The state or quality of being civilized.

Companionship; company

(obsolete) The act of rendering a criminal process civil.

(Biology) A colony or community of organisms, usually of the same species

Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World

(countable) A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

The act of civilizing, or the state of being civilized; national culture; refinement.

(countable) A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.

Rendering a criminal process civil.

(countable) The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.

A society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations);

(uncountable) The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.

The social process whereby societies achieve civilization

(uncountable) High society.

A particular society at a particular time and place;

A number of people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act toward a common goal.

The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste;

The relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company.

A society's collective achievements in arts, science, etc.

Connection; participation; partnership.

The comfort and convenience of modern life.

A number of persons associated for any temporary or permanent object; an association for mutual or joint usefulness, pleasure, or profit; a social union; a partnership; as, a missionary society.

The persons, collectively considered, who live in any region or at any period; any community of individuals who are united together by a common bond of nearness or intercourse; those who recognize each other as associates, friends, and acquaintances.

Specifically, the more cultivated portion of any community in its social relations and influences; those who mutually give receive formal entertainments.

An extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

A formal association of people with similar interests;

The state of being with someone;

The fashionable elite

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

Society is a group of individuals who share a common culture, interact, and form a community.

Civilization is an advanced stage of human societal development with cultural, technological, and political sophistication.

Yes, a single civilization can encompass multiple societies with varied customs and norms.

Societies maintain order through social norms, laws, and institutions that regulate behavior.

Yes, societies can exist independently and may not necessarily be part of an advanced civilization.

Societies adapt and change based on influences from the larger civilization, interactions with other societies, and internal dynamics.

No, while every civilization comprises societies, not every society reaches the level defined as a civilization.

Various factors like technological advancements, cultural shifts, external invasions, and environmental changes can influence the rise and fall of civilizations.

While many civilizations have urban centers, it's not a strict requirement. Some might be centered around other structures or aspects.

Civilizations provide the broader cultural, technological, and political framework within which societies operate.

Civilizations are often recognized by their distinct achievements, landmarks, or contributions to the broader world.

Society forms when individuals come together, interact, and develop shared norms, values, and traditions.

Modern urban areas are more societal hubs within broader civilizations, which might encompass a country or even a global culture.

The culture of a civilization provides an overarching framework, while the culture of its societies might have unique variations and nuances.

Technology can drive changes in societal norms, values, and interactions, influencing how members of a society live and relate to one another.