Definition of occident from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games.

The term Western world, the West or the Occident (Latin: occidens-sunset, -west, as distinct from the Orient) can have multiple meanings dependent on its context (e.g., the time period, or the regional social situation). Accordingly, the basic definition of what constitutes “the West” varies, expanding and contracting over time, in relation to various historical circumstances.Hi storical divisions · Modern definitions · Other Views

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This French entry was created from the translations listed at west. It may be less reliable than other entries, and may be missing parts of speech or additional senses.

Occident Systems is an Australian-owned IT consultancy operating in Hong Kong and mainland China.

noun . 1. the Occident, a. the West; the countries of Europe and America. b. Western Hemisphere. 2. (lowercase) the west; the western regions.

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Occident (1964-1968) was a French far-right militant political group, often described as fascist-leaning. A number of members of Occident later were prominent members of right-wing parties, and even obtained ministerial positions. The movement never had more than 550 members . ... Foundation and activities · Former members · Slogans

oc·ci·dent   (k s-d nt, -d nt) n. 1. Western lands or regions; the west. 2. Occident The countries of Europe and the Western Hemisphere. [Middle English, from Old French, from ...