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Meaning of occident
occident (n)
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
the hemisphere that includes North America and South America
occident (n.)
The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west; -- opposed to orient. Specifically, in former times, Europe as opposed to Asia; now, also, the Western hemisphere.
occident Sentence Examples
- The Occident, encompassing Europe and the Americas, stands in contrast to the Orient.
- Western civilization, rooted in the Occident, has influenced global cultures.
- The Renaissance emerged in the Occident, fostering a revival of classical learning and art.
- Christopher Columbus's voyages opened up new frontiers for Occidental expansion.
- The Enlightenment sparked intellectual and scientific advancements in the Occident.
- Industrialization transformed the economies and societies of Occidental nations.
- Imperialism extended Occidental control over vast territories around the globe.
- The rise of nationalism in the Occident led to conflicts and tensions.
- The Cold War pitted the Occident against the Soviet Union in a geopolitical struggle.
- Globalization has interconnected the Occident with other regions, fostering cultural exchange and interdependence.
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the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America, the hemisphere that includes North America and South AmericaThe part o
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The Occident, encompassing Europe and the Americas, stands in contrast to the Orient.
Western civilization, rooted in the Occident, has influenced global cultures.
The Renaissance emerged in the Occident, fostering a revival of classical learning and art.
Christopher Columbus's voyages opened up new frontiers for Occidental expansion.
