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
to be sure
without a doubt, certainly
"To be sure it would be better to talk to the store manager rather than the clerk."