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...
Noun. 1. civilization-a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization. civilisation. political science, politics, government-the study of government of states and other political units.