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
Kolona itself has a long history of occupation by various civilizations and was also an ancient site of worship.
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This is a place with a human history that dates back to Inca and pre-Inca civilizations, evidence of which can be seen during hikes led by the Tinajani guides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet the Persians were one of the greatest civilizations in the world.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The shipwrecks are from a range of eras and civilizations, including the ancient Punic (Carthaginian) civilization, and the Roman, medieval and modern periods, according to a recent research paper.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Wilcock also regularly appeared on the History Channel show Ancient Aliens, which explores popular conspiracy theories, including Atlantis and other lost ancient civilizations.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The Teotihuacan pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a series of massive structures on the outskirts of Mexico City built by three different ancient civilizations.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Katzin, who studies maritime civilizations, suspected the group were antiquities thieves.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Great civilizations outlast even the most vicious occupiers.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This is a place with a human history that dates back to Inca and pre-Inca civilizations, evidence of which can be seen during hikes led by the Tinajani guides.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet the Persians were one of the greatest civilizations in the world.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The shipwrecks are from a range of eras and civilizations, including the ancient Punic (Carthaginian) civilization, and the Roman, medieval and modern periods, according to a recent research paper.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Wilcock also regularly appeared on the History Channel show Ancient Aliens, which explores popular conspiracy theories, including Atlantis and other lost ancient civilizations.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The Teotihuacan pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a series of massive structures on the outskirts of Mexico City built by three different ancient civilizations.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Katzin, who studies maritime civilizations, suspected the group were antiquities thieves.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Great civilizations outlast even the most vicious occupiers.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilizations
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This relativist turn in anthropology gained ground in succeeding decades, as the discipline became ever more attentive to the specificity of cultures, and increasingly wary of universal claims about the human condition.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Learn about tea ceremonies in different cultures through books and a live presentation.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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New Balance sneakers are a staple for travelers and busy lifestyles, which is exactly why the fashionable 327 model comes out on top.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Columbia's business in Europe surged, with sales up 35%, or 21% on a constant currency basis, as younger consumers embrace both the brand and outdoor lifestyles more broadly.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trade during the Bronze Age significantly influenced the structures of early societies.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Civilizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilizations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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