Occidente (en. The west)

ok.si.ˈðen.te

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A geographic region located to the west of a reference point.
The west of Europe includes countries like Spain and Portugal.
El occidente de Europa incluye países como España y Portugal.
The countries and cultures that lie to the west, in contrast to the east.
The influence of the west is notable in global cultural development.
La influencia del occidente es notable en el desarrollo cultural global.
In philosophy, it refers to Western traditions and schools of thought.
The west has developed a worldview based on reason and science.
El occidente ha desarrollado una visión del mundo basada en la razón y la ciencia.

Etymology

From Latin 'occidens', which means 'the one that falls' or 'the one that sets', referring to the sun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the west
It refers to the western part of the world or a specific place.
el occidente
Western culture
A set of customs, traditions, and principles that characterize Western countries.
cultura occidental
Western values
Principles and norms that prevail in Western societies.
valores occidentales

Related Words

Western
Belonging to the west.
occidental
Middle west
A region that includes parts of the west and is often considered a transitional area.
occidente medio
West
Direction opposite to east, or part of the world located in that direction.
oeste

Slang Meanings

A term used colloquially to refer to the developed world.
People here often dream of going to the west, where opportunities are better.
La gente de aquí a menudo sueña con ir al occidente, donde las oportunidades son mejores.
An informal usage to describe attitudes or behaviors perceived as Western.
He has a very Western mentality, always seeking innovation.
Él tiene una mentalidad muy occidente, siempre buscando la innovación.