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civilization

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


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This new human civilization we’re building here and now: “Will it be human, and will be civilized?” he asks.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Just like a civilization that had taken peace for granted, the Great Depression revealed the fragility of the entire economic system.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“We share the same root. We speak the same language. We hold the same values. And together, our warriors have defended the same extraordinary civilization under twin banners of red, white and blue.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Drought in key regions may have sparked instability that rippled outward, creating a chain reaction across the entire civilization.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Like becoming a true human—a human before we became cluttered by civilization.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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