decivilization

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noun

The process of decivilizing.

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Meanings

noundecivilization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe process of decivilizing.

    The line between a normal, functioning society and catastrophic decivilization can be crossed with a single act of mayhem.

    2024 December 11, Adrienne LaFrance, “Decivilization May Already Be Under Way”, in The Atlantic

Origin

From de- + civilization or decivilize + -ation.

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Cite this entry
APA

decivilization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decivilization

MLA

“decivilization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decivilization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “decivilization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decivilization.

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