This is the 3153rd most frequent Chinese word.
乃至
"乃至" means "and even; up to; or even."
乃至 is used to indicate an extension or inclusion beyond the mentioned groups.
这本书适合学生、教师,乃至于普通读者。
This book is suitable for students, teachers, and even regular readers.
乃至 connects a smaller scope (family conflicts) to a broader scope (national politics).
从家庭矛盾乃至国家政治,社会问题层出不穷。
From family conflicts to national politics, social issues continuously arise.
乃至 suggests inclusion of an additional perspective or group (future technologies) to the listed range.