Definition of Occidental. Meaning of Occidental. Synonyms of Occidental

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Definition of Occidental

Occidental
Occidental Oc`ci*den"tal, a. [L. occidentalis; cf. F. occidental.] 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.

Meaning of Occidental from wikipedia

- Look up Occidental or occidental in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Occidental may refer to: Western world (of or pertaining to) Occidental, California...
- Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy...
- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (often abbreviated Oxy in reference to its ticker symbol and logo) is an American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration...
- Negros Occidental (Hili****non: Nakatungdang Negros; Tagalog: Kanlurang Negros), officially the Province of Negros Occidental (Hili****non: Kapuoran sang...
- Occidentalism refers to a discipline that discusses the Western world (the Occident). In this context the West becomes the object, while the East is the...
- Davao Occidental (Cebuano: Kasadpang Dabaw; Filipino: Kanluraning Davao), officially the Province of Davao Occidental (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Kasadpang...
- Occidental is Spanish for "Western mountain". It may refer to: Cordillera Occidental (Colombia) Cordillera Occidental (Ecuador) Cordillera Occidental...
- Misamis Occidental (Cebuano: Kasadpang Misamis; Subanen: Sindepan Mis'samis; Maranao: Sedepan Misamis; Filipino: Kanlurang Misamis), officially the Province...
- Located in Los Angeles, Occidental College competes in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) at the NCAA's Division III level...
- Occidental Mindoro (Tagalog: Kanlurang Mindoro), officially the Province of Occidental Mindoro (Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Kanlurang Mindoro), is a province...