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Hesperian

Hesperian

9.9
Relating to Western countries like Europe and the Americas
  • adjective
  • /hɛˈspɛr.i.ən/
  • Archaic
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  • Many Hesperian nations share similar political values.

Examples

  • The Hesperian culture has greatly influenced modern art.

  • The poet described the city as a shining jewel of Hesperian culture.

  • Art in Hesperian societies was heavily influenced by Enlightenment values.

  • She studied the contrasts between Hesperian and Eastern philosophies in her thesis.

  • The Hesperian culture is known for its rich history in art and philosophy.

  • Many Hesperian nations have a diverse range of languages and traditions.

  • The researchers focused on Hesperian architecture to understand its influence on modern design.

Synonyms

western
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Relating to the countries and cultures of Europe and the Americas

is used for Europe and Americas without stressing contrast to Asia
occidental
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Relating to the countries of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

is the more common and familiar word for that region

Surface Forms

Hesperian positive

Morphology

Hesperian = Hesperia (opaque) = hesper + ian

The formation is a learned classical adjective from the proper name 'Hesperia' and is not a transparent, productive derivation for typical learners.

Etymology

Hesperian comes from the old Greek word Hesperos, which means 'evening', and people used Hesperia to name lands to the west. So Hesperian means 'western' or related to the West, like the 'evening' side of the world.