noun
- Plural of occident; the western regions or countries, especially Europe and the Americas as contrasted with Asia.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to Western civilization or the Western world; Formal or literary usage
Examples
- The occidents have long maintained distinct cultural traditions.
- Trade routes connected the occidents with Asian markets.
- Scholars compared the philosophies of the occidents and the orient.
- The occidents experienced significant industrial development in the 19th century.