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occident

Translations

Occidentnoun
Occidents
pl
UK
/ˈɒksɪdənt/
US
/ˈɑksɪdənt/
The Occident has a rich cultural history.
Запад имеет богатую культурную историю.
Additional translations
окцидент
Synonyms
West
Western hemisphere
Occidental region
Western world
Antonyms
Orient
Occidentproper noun
UK
/ˈɒksɪdənt/
US
/ˈɑːksɪdənt/
Used as a geo-political name for the Western world, usually capitalised and preceded by "the".
Synonyms
the West
Western world
Occidentia
the Western world
the Western hemisphere
Western civilization
the West (Occident)
the Western countries

Definitions

Occidentnoun
The countries of the West, especially Europe and the Americas, as contrasted with the Orient.
The cultural exchange between the Orient and the Occident has been significant throughout history.
The quarter of the sky where the sun sets; the west (archaic or poetic).
The crimson clouds floated over the Occident as dusk fell.
Occidentproper noun
The Western world, especially Europe and North America, considered collectively and in contrast with the Orient.
Technological innovations from the Occident quickly spread across the globe.
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