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western
adjective
noun
Relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
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ˈwɛstɚn
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adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
“The western world”
adjective
Of or characteristic of regions of the United States west of the Mississippi River
“A Western ranch”
adjective
Lying toward or situated in the west
“Our company's western office”
adjective
Of wind; from the west
noun
A film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development
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The western world
Western thought
A Western ranch
Our company's western office
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