Occidental
WordNet
adjective
(1) Denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere
"Occidental civilization"
"Hesperian culture"
noun
(2) An artificial language
(3) A native inhabitant of the Occident
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Etymology
From , from , from
Adjective
occidental
- Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; – opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
- Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; – used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior.
Adjective
Related terms
- occidente
- oriental
- meridional/sureño
- septentrional/norteño