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Definition west in British English

west noun

[uncountable] noun
/west/
1

the direction that is behind you when you are looking at the rising sun, usually on the left on a map

Example

Which way is west?

Example

We've driven from east to west.

Synonyms and related words
bearing cardinal point compass
1.1

the part of a country, region, or place that is in the west

Example

They're taking their holidays in the west this year.

Example

I work in the west of the city.

Synonyms and related words
airspace area belt
2

the part of the world that includes Europe and North America

Example

The West's response was likely to be decided on Saturday.

Synonyms and related words
the Antarctic the Antipodes the Arctic
Definition west in British English