European History Terms

noun a term used to refer to the countries of the Western world, specifically Europe and the Americas

• The Occident refers to the western part of the world, including Europe and the Americas.
• I prefer the cuisine of the Occident over the Orient.
• I heard that new club in the Occident is really popping.
• The Occident symbolizes progress and modernity in contrast to the Orient.

noun a person, especially a child, with very light blonde or almost white hair

• The towhead child stood out with his bright blonde hair among the rest of the students.
• I always thought of my little brother as a towhead because of his light hair.
• That towhead over there looks like he just stepped out of a beach commercial.
• Her towhead personality shone through in her bubbly and carefree demeanor.