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BAD : Each country has its own civilization and ideology.
GOOD : Each country has its own culture and ideology.
BAD : American civilization is very different from that of Japan.
GOOD : American culture is very different from that of Japan.
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civilization = (a society or group of societies having) a way of life that is considered to be advanced in terms of culture and social organization: 'The remote mountain villages are still untouched by modern civilization.' 'The film examines the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, and their contributions to Western society.'
culture = art, music, literature, etc especially that which is produced by a particular society or group of societies: 'Visitors to Singapore discover a happy marriage of western and oriental cultures.' 'The Samba is an important part of Brazilian culture.'