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occident

occident

9.5
The western part of the world, especially Europe and the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˈɑk.sɪ.dənt/
translation icon : occidente
  • The occident and the orient have long been compared in literature and philosophy.

Examples

  • Many explorers set out from the occident in search of new trade routes to the East.

  • Many people from the occident travel to Asia.

  • Art from the occident differs greatly from ancient Asian styles.

  • The occident has a rich cultural history.

  • Art from the occident features styles and themes that are unique to Western culture.

  • In the occident, many festivals celebrate national independence with parades and fireworks.

  • The literary works from the occident often reflect the values and history of Western societies.

Synonyms

West
vsoccident
515 2.4

Countries in Europe and the Americas that share similar political and cultural values

is a geographic region focused mainly on the Americas rather than a cultural alliance
western hemisphere
vsoccident
5 2.7

The half of the Earth that includes North and South America

is a cultural and geographic idea focusing on the Americas rather than strict meridians

Antonyms

Orient
  • Archaic
21 9.9

An old name for countries in East and Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

occident singular
occidents plural

Etymology

The word occident comes from the Latin occidens, from occidere meaning 'to set' or 'to fall', like when the sun goes down. So, occident means 'the West', the places where the sun 'sets', and it is the opposite of the orient ('the East').