n.
1.a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
2.the social process whereby societies achieve civilization
3.a particular society at a particular time and place
4.the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Idiom of the Day
on consignment
being sold in a store but owned by someone who is trying to sell the item in the store
We went to the store to buy some baby furniture that was being sold on consignment.