Occidental

Pronunciation

Origin

From Old French occident, from Latin occidentem ("western sky, part of the sky in which the sun sets"), from occido ("go down, set")

Full definition of occidental

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western. from 16th c.occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
2. Of a gem or precious stone: of inferior value or quality. from 18th c.

Antonyms

• (western) oriental

Noun

1. A Western Christian of the Latin rite