western

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting regions in North America, Australia, or Europe, particularly the less populated and rural areas.

  - "The western part of the United States is known for its vast deserts and mountains."
  - "Many western films feature cowboys and Native Americans."
  - "The western genre of literature includes novels about life in the rural areas."

• adjective

  Of or from the West.

  - "The western winds bring cooler temperatures."
  - "The western part of the company is expanding."
  - "Western Europe is home to many historic cities."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɛstɚn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=872840"

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Synonyms

horse opera , oater

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with western
westerly , fester , leaster , easterly

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Variants

List of all variants of western that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old English wes, meaning 'west' and the Old French occident, meaning 'the setting sun'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'western' is often used to describe the genre of film that originated in the United States and Europe, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. The western genre of literature includes novels by famous authors such as Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour.

3. Many western films feature iconic actors such as John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frontier: A region or area of land that is not yet developed or settled, often located at the edge of a civilization or territory.

2. Cowboy: A person who works on a ranch, particularly one who herds cattle.

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Culture

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The term 'western' is often used to refer to the art, literature, music, and film genres that originated in the United States and Europe, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These genres often feature themes of the American frontier, such as cowboys, Native Americans, and the Wild West.

How to Memorize "western"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sun setting in the west to remember the origin of the word 'western'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'western' with the idea of the American frontier and cowboys.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Western means West, not East, and sets the sun' to remember the meaning of the word.

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