Occidental (Adjective)
Meaning
Denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere; "occidental civilization"; "Hesperian culture".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The museum's collection of occidental art spanned centuries, from ancient Greek sculptures to modern American paintings.
- The occidental diet, high in meat and processed foods, has been linked to various health problems.
- In the occidental world, the concept of individualism is deeply ingrained in the culture.
- The occidental influence on Japanese architecture is evident in the modern skyscrapers of Tokyo.
- The occidental notion of time as a linear concept is not shared by all cultures around the world.