Occidental
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Occidental is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western.
More Meanings
- Of a gem or precious stone: of inferior value or quality.
- A Western Christian of the Latin rite
Example Sentences
occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
Most occidentals resident in South China have joined the Chinese in their zealous enthusiasm for the lychee.
Word Forms
- occidentals
Synonyms for occidental
Depending on context, synonyms include western, hesperian.
Antonyms for occidental
Common opposites include oriental.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hesperian, western, westerner, west, ponent, orient.
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