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occidental /ˌɒk sɪˈdɛn tl/

adjective

  1. (usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Occident or its natives and inhabitants.
  2. western.

noun

  1. (usually initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of the Occident.

Origin of occidental

Middle English 1350-1400

Related forms: occidentally, adverb; occidentality, noun

Source: Dictionary.com

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8 Comments

  1. Katrin

    Many people enjoy a mix of occidental and oriental food.

  2. Greg

    West European country are far away from Christian Occidental roots.

  3. Amy Estrada

    Very nice Katrin.

  4. Amy Estrada

    Correction Greg: Western European countries are far from their occidental Christian roots.

  5. azim

    I don,t very information about occidental country.

  6. Nia Khairina

    Macau is a city in Asia that brings together eastern and occidental culture.

  7. Amy Estrada

    Azim, here is your correction: I don’t have very much information about occidental countries.

  8. Amy Estrada

    Good Nia!

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