occidental

adjective
UK: /ˌɒksiˈdentəl/
US: /ˌɑːksiˈdentl/

  1. Relating to the countries of the West.

    1. Many occidental customs seem strange to people in Asia.
    2. The museum has a large collection of occidental art, including paintings and sculptures.

Synonyms

western european
occidental noun

  1. A person from the countries of the West.

    1. He met many occidentals during his travels.
    2. The conference attracted occidentals and people from other parts of the globe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "occidental" is /ˌɒksiˈdentəl/ in British English and /ˌɑːksiˈdentl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "occidental": western, european.

Example usage of "occidental": "Many occidental customs seem strange to people in Asia.". More examples on the page.