civilization

mastery
UK /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌsɪv.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/nounname

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Which meaning of 'civilization' best matches the sentence?

The hermit had no desire to return to civilization.