Occidental
[ɒksɪ'dent(ə)l] or [,ɑksə'dɛntl]
Definition
(noun.) an artificial language.
(noun.) a native inhabitant of the Occident.
(adj.) denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere; 'occidental civilization'; 'Hesperian culture' .
Typist: Murray--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; -- opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
(a.) Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; -- used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior.
Editor: Quentin
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Western.
Editor: Lorna