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civilization

[siv-uh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ˌsɪv ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /


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In that use of the term, the regions populated by Christians unite as one single and powerful civilization.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

In posting that a whole civilization would die if no deal was struck, the president sparked a frantic global guessing game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“I do not support the destruction of a ‘whole civilization.’

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump had written.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She saw signs of another village in the distance—she smelled smoke and saw the faint glow of something like civilization.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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