English dictionary
Western
/'w/E/st/@/rn/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
ExamplesThe Western world.
Western thought.
Antonyms easternSource: WordNet 3.0
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of or characteristic of regions of the United States west of the Mississippi River
ExamplesA Western ranch.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to the west; situated in the west, or in the region nearly in the direction of west; being in that quarter where the sun sets; as, the <i>western</i> shore of France; the <i>western</i> ocean.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development
Synonyms horse operaSource: WordNet 3.0
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a sandwich made from a western omelet
Synonyms western sandwichSource: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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lying toward or situated in the west
ExamplesOur company's western office.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of wind; from the west
Synonyms westerlySource: WordNet 3.0