Wednesday, September 8, 2010

New Terms Aug. 31st

Globalization:  to extend to other or all parts of the globe; make worldwide
Example: the CEO of google globalized and extended that website to all different parts of the world.


Humanity: 1. all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.2.the quality or condition of being human; human nature.
Example: Doctors use humanity  to understand human nature.


Culture: 1.the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.2.a particular form or stage of civilization, as that of a certain nation or period: Greek culture.3.development or improvement of the mind by education or training.4.the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
Example:  The world is made of many different cultures and societies.

Civilization: an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.
Example: Civilization has advanced since the 20th century. Technology, science, and mostly everything have advanced.


History: the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.Example: History is absolutely anything in the past.

** ALL DEFINITIONS WERE FROM DICTIONARY.COM!! **

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