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Civilisation

Yes, civilisation is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does civilisation mean?

noun

  1. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
  2. a particular society at a particular time and place early Mayan civilization
  3. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for civilisation

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants6 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of civilisation

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CIVILISATION.

Words you can make from civilisation

Unscramble CIVILISATION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is civilisation a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Civilisation is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is civilisation worth in Scrabble?

Civilisation is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does civilisation mean?

Civilisation means: the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization.