civilizations

noun

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 And indeed, that’s what frontier civilizations have always done. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 The Middle East has seen several significant archaeological discoveries in 2026, revealing new insights into ancient civilizations and the region’s rich history. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026 Division by 60, or a base-60 system, traces back to the Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations of Mesopotamia. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Invaders may have finished off some of the great ancient civilizations, but only after they had been weakened by drought, famine, disease, flooding and internal divisions that catastrophe often sparks. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Buckle up for Seven of Nine exploring a remote cluster of uncanny exoplanets, strange alien artifacts, long lost civilizations, and trippy paranormal anomalies. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026 But do distant worlds harbor the types of advanced spacefaring civilizations depicted in science fiction, or just far simpler microbes? — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 Most, though, relate in some manner to the (thoroughly debunked) theory of Hollow Earth, one that posits there are advanced civilizations that operate deep below the surface of our planet. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But Dwarkesh’s civilizations will need to be a lot more powerful to conquer the world. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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  1. cultures
  2. lifestyles
  3. societies
Noun
  • Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Disciple covers how Wu-Tang’s influence helped hip-hop grow by embracing different cultures and lifestyles, such as kung-fu and chess.
    — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • Prada’s canvas styles also stood out, bringing a relaxed sophistication that feels perfectly aligned with contemporary lifestyles.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • New wave of proteinmaxxing Higher protein portions are becoming the new normal as Americans search for healthier lifestyles amidst the affordability and food safety crisis.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifestyles
Noun
  • Despite the efforts to redress the problem, South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal societies.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The best crime thrillers consider the way violence, an endemic feature of human societies, can spiral out of hand.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of societies

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“Civilizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilizations. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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