Definition of Occidentals. Meaning of Occidentals. Synonyms of Occidentals
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Definition of Occidentals
Occidentals Occidentals Oc`ci*den"tals, n.pl. (Eccl.)
Western Christians of the Latin rite. See Orientals.
--Shipley.
Occidental Occidental Oc`ci*den"tal, a. [L. occidentalis; cf. F.
occidental.]
1. Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west;
western; -- opposed to oriental; as, occidental
climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
2. Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; --
used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those
found in the Orient are generally superior.