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  1. Dec 15, 2023 · What is the Occident? The Occident, on the other hand, refers to the Western world, usually representing Europe and the Americas. It includes countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. Western societies have their own distinct history, traditions, languages, religions, and ways of life.

  2. May 4, 2024 · "Occident" is a formal term referring to the Western part of the world, traditionally contrasted with the Orient or East, while "West" is a more commonly used term to denote Western countries or culture.

  3. Mar 27, 2024 · Orient refers to regions of the East, traditionally Asia, while Occident denotes the West, primarily Europe and the Americas. The term "Orient" historically designated the Eastern world, particularly Asia, characterized by diverse cultures, languages, and ancient civilizations such as China, India, and the Middle East.

  4. Dec 15, 2023 · Orient and Occident are Latin terms that refer to the East and West, respectively. These terms were popularized during the Age of Exploration and have been used to categorize and contrast Eastern and Western civilizations.

  5. Mar 29, 2024 · Occidental cultures originate from the Western world, focusing on individualism and democracy, whereas Oriental cultures hail from the East, emphasizing community and tradition. Occidental cultures, derived from Latin America, North America, and Europe, emphasize individual rights and freedoms.

  6. Jun 16, 2024 · Pour sa part, le concept dOccident est apparu comme une forme de contraste avec le concept millénaire d’Orient et a été utilisé pour la première fois dans la Bible de Martin Luther (1483-1546), raison pour laquelle il a été utilisé en langue allemande à partir de 1529.

  7. Jul 25, 2024 · Occident refers to the countries of Europe and North America. Varisco argues that occident and orient have been constructed as opposite terms (306). While the West stands for everything good, virtues and respect, the East is the direct opposite.

  8. geography.ruhosting.nl › geography › indexOccident - Geography

    Oct 26, 2023 · The occident is a term used in Oriëntalism by Edward Saïd.The term means the western countries, especially France, England and the United States. Occident is a French word, it also means ‘the west’.

  9. Jun 17, 2024 · Firstly, “Orientalism is a style of thought based upon an ontological and epistemological distinction made between ‘the Orient’ and (most of the time) ‘the Occident.'”

  10. Jan 2, 2024 · Occident, GCO's new Traditional Business brand, is now official. As the new year 2024 begins, the companies Seguros Catalana Occidente, Plus Ultra Seguros and Seguros Bilbao have been unified as part of a process that the Group began with the integration of its operating and service platforms and continued by standardising its products.