occident
/ˈɒksɪdənt/ · /ˈɑːksɪdənt/
CEFR level C2Topic HistoryWord #7125 in the learning path
西方；欧美国家
Definitions
n. the Western world, especially Europe and North America
西方；欧美国家
Example
This old atlas describes the occident in great detail.
这本旧地图集非常详细地描述了西方世界。
Historical accounts often contrasted the occident with the orient, overlooking the considerable diversity within both regions.
历史记述常把西方与东方对照，却忽视了两个地区各自内部的巨大差异。
Collocations
- the Occident
- the Orient and the Occident
Word family
- occidental (adj.)
Synonyms
- the West
Antonyms
- the Orient
Usage tip
旧式用语，通常写作the Occident；现代多用the West。
FAQ
- What does occident mean?
- the Western world, especially Europe and North America
- How is occident pronounced?
- UK /ˈɒksɪdənt/, US /ˈɑːksɪdənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
