Occidental

Pronunciation: /ɑkˈsɪdən.təl/

Definitions of occidental

adjective relating to the countries of the West, or occident, as opposed to the East, or oriental

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer occidental cuisine over oriental cuisine.

A2 The hotel had an occidental design with modern furnishings.

B1 The art exhibit showcased a mix of occidental and oriental influences.

B2 The professor's lecture focused on the impact of occidental philosophy on modern society.

C1 The novel delves into the complexities of occidental cultural identity.

C2 Her thesis explores the intersection of occidental and non-occidental artistic movements.

Examples of occidental in a Sentence

formal The occidental world refers to countries in the Western Hemisphere.

informal I prefer occidental cuisine over oriental cuisine.

slang Some people think occidental music is boring, but I love it.

figurative Her occidental style of dressing always stands out in a crowd.

Grammatical Forms of occidental

• past tense: occidentaled
• plural: occidentals
• comparative: more occidental
• superlative: most occidental
• present tense: occidental
• future tense: will occidental
• perfect tense: have occidental
• continuous tense: is occidentaling
• singular: occidental
• positive degree: very occidental
• infinitive: to occidental
• gerund: occidentaling
• participle: occidentalized

Origin and Evolution of occidental

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'occidental' originated from the Latin word 'occidentalis', which means 'western'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'occidental' has come to refer to things related to the western world or the countries of Europe and the Americas.