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Civilisation vs Refinement - What's the difference?

civilisation | refinement | Synonyms |

Civilisation is a synonym of refinement.


As nouns the difference between civilisation and refinement

is that civilisation is while refinement is the act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material.

civilisation

English

Noun

(en noun)
    • ----

    refinement

    English

    (wikipedia refinement)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
  • High-class style; cultivation.
  • A fine or subtle distinction.