Occidental

Occidental means generally "western". It is a traditional designation (especially when capitalized) for anything belonging to the Occident or West — the western part of the classical world (Europe) and the New World, and especially of its society.

• Occidental language, a famous constructed language
• Occidental, California, a town in Sonoma County
• Occidental College is located in Los Angeles, California
• Occidental Petroleum is an American oil company

See also

• Oriental ("eastern"; usually of Asia and the Middle East).
• Meridional ("southern")
• Septentrional ("northern")

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