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occidental Synonyms
Another word for occidental
Choosing another word for occidental depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of the countries, cultures, and peoples of the Western world, especially Europe and the Americas (often capitalized).
Usage Example
"The comparative literature course examined the philosophical differences between Oriental and western traditions."
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western
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euro-american
hesperian
• noun (Context 2)
A native or inhabitant of the Occident (the Western world), or a person of European descent (usually capitalized).
Usage Example
"During the nineteenth century, few Occidentals were permitted to travel freely into the interior of the country."
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westerner
• adjective (Context 3)
Located in or directed toward the west; western.
Usage Example
"The explorers followed the river toward the western coast of the continent."
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western
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westerly
westward
Opposites of occidental
The opposite of occidental shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
oriental
eastern
easterly
easterner
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Occidental. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/occidental