occidental Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native inhabitant of the Occident
  2. noun an artificial language
  3. adjective satellite denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere
    Hesperian.
    • occidental civilization
    • Hesperian culture

WordNet

Oc`ci*den"tal adjective
Etymology
L. occidentalis; cf. F.occidental.
Definitions
  1. Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; -- opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
  2. Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; -- used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior.

Webster 1913