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Occidental

usgb/ˌɑːksɪˈdentl/Volume
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Used to describe aspects of cultures from places like Europe or the U.S. SlideOccidental art movements have shaped global aesthetics.
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Often appears in discussions comparing Western and Eastern societies. SlideThe occidental approach to democracy differs from Eastern philosophies.
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Can denote the western hemisphere in historical contexts. SlideOccidental explorers set sail to discover new lands.
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