Occidental(adjective)
Relating to the Western part of the world, especially Europe and the Americas.
Hindi meaning:पाश्चात्य
Synonyms: Western, Westerly, European, Westward
Antonyms: Oriental, Eastern, Easterly, Asiatic
Example: The scholar compared Occidental philosophy with traditional Eastern thought.
Trick to remember: Occidental = West; remember Occident = West and Orient = East.
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