"microcivilization" meaning in English

See microcivilization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: microcivilizations [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + civilization. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|civilization}} micro- + civilization Head templates: {{en-noun}} microcivilization (plural microcivilizations)
  1. A tiny civilization.

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