occidental
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sɪˈdɛn adjective
1.
( usually initial capital letter ) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Occident or its natives and inhabitants.
2.
noun
3.
( usually initial capital letter ) a native or inhabitant of the Occident.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin occidentālis western, equivalent to occident- occident + -ālis -al1
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin occidentālis western, equivalent to occident- occident + -ālis -al1
Related forms
oc·ci·den·tal·i·ty, noun
oc·ci·den·tal·ly, adverb
non·oc·ci·den·tal, adjective
non·oc·ci·den·tal·ly, adverb
pseu·do·oc·ci·den·tal, adjective
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to the Occident |
| —n | |
| 2. | an inhabitant, esp a native, of the Occident |
| Occidentalism | |
| —n | |
| Occidentalist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| Occidentally | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
occidental
late 14c., from Fr. occidental (14c.), from L. occidentalis "western," from occidentem (see occident).
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Example sentences
Occidental completed a full site investigation delineating the nature and extent of contamination at the site.
Occidental also has its artsy side: high-quality chamber music comes to this tiny burg.
Occidental decided when and how the work would be accomplished, and by whom.
Occidental is a tight-knit community with a solid family base.
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