noun
Western civilization
Refers to the cultural, social, and historical traditions originating in Western Europe, often contrasted with Eastern or other civilizations.
西欧文明はギリシャ・ローマの文化を基盤としている。
Western civilization is based on Greco-Roman culture.
彼は西欧文明の歴史を研究している。
He studies the history of Western civilization.
Often used interchangeably with 西欧文明, but 西洋文明 can refer more broadly to the entire Western world including the Americas, while 西欧文明 emphasizes Western Europe.
Compound of 西欧 (Western Europe) and 文明 (civilization).