
Westernmost
Geographic Orientation
Used to describe the point furthest west in a geographic location, area or region.
The westernmost point of France is the Pointe du Raz.
Not for Directions
It's not used for giving directions in daily life, but for describing locations in a broader context.
Alaska is the westernmost state in the whole United States.
Relative Position
Implies comparison within a group; the term is relative to the other positions being discussed.
Within the Canary Islands, El Hierro is the westernmost island.
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