occidental

CEFRC1

/ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to western countries or cultures.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A Western Christian of the Latin rite

Examples

  • I want to start speaking Occidental with you.

  • The international language Interlingue was published in 1922 under the name Occidental.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of a gem or precious stone: of inferior value or quality.

  2. Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western.

More examples

In context

  • The language Interlingue was once called Occidental.

  • occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.

  • Most occidentals resident in South China have joined the Chinese in their zealous enthusiasm for the lychee.

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The very modern blank culture of Europe differs greatly from Eastern traditions.

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Middle French occidental, from Latin occidentalis, equivalent to occident + -al.