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civilizational

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[siv-uh-luh-zay-shuhn-uhl, siv-uh-lahy-] / ˌsɪv ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən əl, ˌsɪv ə laɪ- /

adjective

  1. of, for, or relating to civilization generally or to a particular civilization.


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Coxon, who previously worked at Anthropic’s competitor OpenAI, noted that OpenAI had not grappled with “the civilizational stakes.”

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

Last week, Deutsche Bank’s Edison Yu said SpaceX represents the “apex of civilizational ambition” as he initiated coverage with a $255-a-share price target.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

Or, take the example of Japan, another place with a deep civilizational history that’s gone through many phases when it comes to types of government.

From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2026

Only the atomic bomb sparked a civilizational dilemma comparable to AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

The separation from the civilizational influences of Asia amounts to absolute isolation.

From The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies by R. G. (Robert Gordon) Latham

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