American spelling; relating to civilization or the processes and characteristics of civilized societies.
From civilization + -al (relating to). American spelling uses -z- instead of British -s-.
The phrase 'civilizational collapse' has become urgent in climate science and futures studies—scholars use this word to discuss whether human civilization can adapt to climate crisis, making it a word that bridges history and contemporary survival.
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