Occidentalformal word for something associated with the West or Europe is a formal word most often used for something connected with the West, especially Europe and the western hemispherehalf of the Earth, such as the northern or western half. It can also be a noun with two rarer meanings: an artificialmade by people rather than occurring naturally language, or a person from the Occident.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɑksɪˈdɛntəl/
Easy pronunciation: ok-si-DEN-təl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on DEN; secondary stress on the first syllable.
Adjective meaning relating to the West, especially Europe and the Americas.
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Occidental Meaning
relating to the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere
Example: Occidental civilization
Synonyms for this meaning:
- hesperian — A formal literary synonym for the western sense, but rare in modern use.
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Other Meanings of Occidental
Meaning 2
a constructed language
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an artificial language
Example: —
Meaning 3
a person from the West
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a native inhabitant of the Occident
Example: —
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Occidental Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- hesperian
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use occidental to mean "oriental" or "eastern"; it means the opposite direction.
- In modern English, occidental is usually formal or literary, so it is less common than words like western.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does occidental mean?
Occidental usually means connected with the West, especially Europe and the western hemisphere.
What is the synonym of occidental?
A true synonym for the main adjective sense is hesperian, though it is rare and literary.
Is occidental a noun or an adjective?
It can be both. The main everyday sense is an adjective, but it also has two rare noun meanings.
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