Occident

['ɑksədənt]

Definition

(n.) The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west; -- opposed to orient. Specifically, in former times, Europe as opposed to Asia; now, also, the Western hemisphere.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. West.

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Definition

n. the western quarter of the sky where the sun goes down or sets: the west generally.—adj. Occiden′tal noting the quarter where the sun goes down or sets: western: relatively less precious as a gem.—n. a native of some occidental country—opp. to Oriental.—v.t. Occiden′talise to cause to conform to western ideas or customs.—ns. Occiden′talism habits &c. of occidental peoples; Occiden′talist a student of occidental languages—opp. to Orientalist: an individual belonging to an oriental country who favours western ideas customs &c.—adv. Occiden′tally.

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