Occidental
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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.
Alternatively, the following may be intended:
- Occidental language, a famous constructed language
- Occidental, California, a town in Sonoma County, California
- Occidental College is located in Los Angeles, California
- Occidental Petroleum is an American oil company
[edit] See also
- Oriental ("eastern"; usually of Asia and the Middle East).
- Austral ("southern")
- Boreal or Septentrional ("northern")