In this broad sense, a civilization contrasts with non-centralized tribal societies, including the cultures of nomadic pastoralists, Neolithic societies or hunter-gatherers; however, sometimes it also contrasts with the cultures found within civilizations themselves.
Sajeroning suksmannyané sané  sampun ketah, panglimbak kawagedan manusané  punika matungkalik pisan kapining krama suku sané  nénten kaayat, rumasuk indik budaya ngungsi ka genah-genah tiosan, krama Neolitik utawi juru boros; sakéwanten punika taler mabinayan kapinging budaya sané  kakeniang ring sajeroning panglimbak kawagedan manusané  punika.