west in Latin
west in Latin is occidentalis, occidens, occāsus — west means the compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
west in Latin
occidentalis
Of or pertaining to the west; western.
occidens
occāsus
What does "west" mean?
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noun The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
"The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening."
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adj Situated in, facing, or moving toward the west.
"They bought a plot on the west side of the valley."
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name "The West" — a loose cultural and political grouping covering the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, often contrasted with other parts of the world.
"The alliance is seen as a symbol of unity between Western nations."
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west in a sentence
- The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening.
- Birds were flying west in a long, ragged line.
- They bought a plot on the west side of the valley.
- A cold west wind rattled the windows all night.
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What is "west" in Latin?
"west" in Latin is occidentalis, occidens, occāsus. west means: The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
How do you use "west" in a sentence?
Example: "The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening." In Latin, "west" is occidentalis, occidens, occāsus.
Are there other ways to say "west" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "west": occidentalis, occidens, occāsus.
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