In the nucleus, DNA forms a complex with proteins. This complex is called chromatin and is formed when the DNA wraps around nuclear proteins and then wraps around itself multiple times to condense the DNA into a smaller volume.
1. the history of Western civilization. the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt. Synonyms and related words. Culture, society and civilization: advanced, civilisation, civilise...
civilization noun (DEVELOPED SOCIETY). B2 [C or U] âhuman âsociety with âits well âdeveloped âsocial âorganizations, or the âculture and way of âlife of a âsociety or âcountry at a âparticular âperiod in âtime: Some âpeople âthink that ânuclear âwar would âmean the end of civilization.