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Meaning of cradle of civilization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A location and a culture where civilization was developed independent of other civilizations in other locations.

Examples

“Egypt was the first cradle of agriculture; it was, therefore, the first cradle of civilization.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Cradle of Humankind cradle robber cradle snatcher cradle song cradle walk cradle-robber

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