Western Civilization (Noun)
Meaning
The modern culture of western Europe and North America; "when Ghandi was asked what he thought of Western civilization he said he thought it would be a good idea".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- Western civilization has made significant contributions to the arts, sciences, and philosophy throughout history.
- Many historians consider ancient Greece to be the birthplace of Western civilization.
- Gandhi famously said that he thought Western civilization would be a good idea when asked about it in an interview.
- The values and ideals of Western civilization have had a profound impact on global politics and economics.
- As Western civilization has spread across the world through colonization and globalization, it has encountered resistance from other cultures that feel threatened by its influence.