civilization
Example Sentences
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Kopke, who has suggested this year will be his last time participating, has likened the popular interest in his cheese-rolling escapades to the pastimes of ancient civilisations.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The UN secretary general was "deeply troubled by statements suggesting that entire civilian populations or civilisations may be made to bear the consequences of political and military decisions", his spokesperson told reporters in New York.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
"We're proud ancient civilisations, very proud of our past. But absolutely determined to seize the future, and we can do it better together."
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
"While it is enacted to promote patriotism, the law stresses the need to be rational, inclusive and open-minded, open the country wider to the world and embrace other civilisations," Xinhua said.
From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2023
But of all the culturally sophisticated ancient civilisations that were playing and enjoying music in this period, there is one group that emerges head and shoulders above the rest.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing civilization
We the People: Civ
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Mesopotamia - Introductory
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Aztec, Maya, and Inca Empires - Introductory
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