1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a civilization or civilizations
Usage: formal; academic
2. concerning the development, progress, or decline of civilizations as a whole
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• The rise and fall of civilizational empires has shaped world history.
• Scholars debate civilizational differences between Eastern and Western societies.
• The museum exhibit explored civilizational achievements in art and architecture.
• Civilizational collapse can result from environmental, economic, or social factors.
• Understanding civilizational values helps explain cultural practices.
• The conference focused on civilizational exchange along ancient trade routes.