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Occident [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The west; the western quarter of the hemisphere; so called from the decline or fall of the sun.

Occident [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

Occidental [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Western; opposed to oriental; pertaining to the western quarter of the hemisphere, or to some part of the earth westward of the speaker or spectator; as occidental climates; occidental pearl; occidental gold.

Occidental [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; -- opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.

2. Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; -- used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior.

Occidentals [Noun plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Western Christians of the Latin rite. See Orientals.