western

¹west·ern

adj \ˈwes-tərn\

Definition of WESTERN

1

a : coming from the west <a western storm> b : lying toward the west

2

capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated West: as a : steeped in or stemming from the Greco-Roman traditions <Western culture> b : of or relating to the noncommunist countries of Europe and America c : of or relating to the American West <Western clothes>

3

capitalized : of or relating to the Roman Catholic or Protestant segment of Christianity <Western liturgies>

— west·ern·most \-ˌmōst\ adjective

Examples of WESTERN

1. the western part of the state
2. Old western movies are my favorites.

Origin of WESTERN

Middle English westerne, from Old English; akin to Old High German westrōni western, Old English west

First Known Use: before 12th century