occidentals

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or coming from the Western world, especially Europe.

  - "The occidentals brought new ideas to the Americas."
  - "The occidentals' influence on art can be seen in the use of perspective."
  - "The occidentals' colonization of Asia began in the 16th century."

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Variants

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Occidental , Occidentals

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Etymology

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From the Latin occidentalis, meaning 'western', from occidere, 'to set' (the sun).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'occidentals' has been used in literature, including in works by Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling.

2. The term 'occidentals' was commonly used during the colonial era to refer to Europeans and their influence on other parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Occident: A historical term referring to the Western world, particularly Europe, as distinguished from the Orient or the Eastern world.

2. Western civilization: The term used to describe the history, culture, and development of Europe, particularly in the context of its influence on the rest of the world.

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Culture

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The term 'occidentals' has been used historically to refer to people from the Western world, particularly Europe, and their influence on other parts of the world. In literature, the term has been used to describe the contrast between Western and non-Western cultures, and in art and music, it has been used to describe the influence of Western styles and techniques on other cultures.

How to Memorize "occidentals"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sun setting in the west, representing the Western world and the term 'occidentals'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'occidentals' with Western culture and the Western world.
   - Associate the term with the idea of the sun setting, representing the end of the day and the Western world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Occidentals are from the west, where the sun sets at rest.'

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