occidental Meaning & Definition
What Does Occidental Mean?
As an adjective, occidental means Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western. It can also mean Of a gem or precious stone: of inferior value or quality. As a noun, it means A Western Christian of the Latin rite.
Quick Facts About Occidental
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | hesperian and western |
| Plural | occidentals |
| Comparative / superlative | more occidental, most occidental |
Occidental Definition (Adjective)
- Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western.
occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
- Of a gem or precious stone: of inferior value or quality.
Occidental as a Noun
- A Western Christian of the Latin rite.
Synonyms of Occidental
Occidental synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Occidental
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Occidental in a Sentence
occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
Word Forms & Grammar
occidental (comparative more occidental, superlative most occidental)
occidental (plural occidentals)
Words That Rhyme With Occidental
Origin of Occidental
Borrowed from Middle French occidental, from Latin occidentalis, equivalent to occident + -al.
Occidental Pronunciation
You say occidental as //ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Occidental
Is occidental an adjective or a noun?
Occidental is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for occidental?
Words with a similar meaning to occidental include hesperian and western. See the full list of occidental synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of occidental?
The plural of occidental is occidentals.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of occidental?
The comparative form is more occidental and the superlative form is most occidental.