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Definition western in British English

western adjective

adjective
/ˈwestə(r)n/
1

in or from the west of a country or place

Example

a western accent

Example

the western United States

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2

in or from the western part of the world, especially Europe and North America

Example

western commercialism/attitudes/ideals

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Definition western in British English