civilizations

noun

Definition of civilizationsnext
plural of civilization
as in cultures
the way people live at a particular time and place a documentary on the advanced civilization created by the Mayas over a thousand years ago

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Recent Examples of civilizations Should the Voyager probes be intercepted by any alien civilizations during their missions, Carter’s message was meant to introduce them to humanity, said Matthew Shindell, a curator of planetary science and exploration at the National Air and Space Museum. — Denise Chow, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024 Machine civilizations are here. — Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 The opportunity lies not just in transforming industries but in shaping a more dynamic, creative, and inclusive world where AI civilizations become essential partners in progress. — Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024

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“Civilizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilizations. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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