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  1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › OccidentOccident Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Originally, Occident referred to western Europe or the Western Roman Empire. In modern times, it usually refers to some portion of Europe and North America as distinct from Asia. The opposite of Occident is Orient, which comes from Latin oriri ("to rise").

  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishthe Occident | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the Occident definition: 1. the western part of the world, especially the countries of Europe and America 2. the western…. Learn more.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › occidentOCCIDENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the countries of Europe and America. the western hemisphere. occident. 2. / ˈɒksɪdənt / noun. a literary or formal word for west Compare orient. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of Occident 1.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOCCIDENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    OCCIDENTAL definition: 1. relating to the western part of the world, especially the countries of Europe and America: 2…. Learn more.

  5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › OccidentOccident Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    OCCIDENT meaning: 1 : the western areas of the world; 2 : Europe and America.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOCCIDENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 meanings: → a literary or formal word for west → Compare orient the Occident 1. the countries of Europe and America 2. the.... Click for more definitions.

  7. www.enotes.com › topics › history-generalWhat are "the orient" and "the occident"? - eNotes.com

    The term "occident" comes from the Latin "occidens," meaning "sunset," while "orient" comes from the Latin "oriens," meaning "sunrise." This is not only a reference geographically, but...