occident

noun

the hemisphere that includes North America and South America

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

Roots

oboc- · Latin · down caderecid- · Latin · to fall ens-ent · Latin · forming present participle

Synonyms for occident

westn eastadj orientn

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