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I believe that the dysfunctional Muslim family constitutes a real threat to the very fabric of western life. It is in the family that children are groomed to practise, promote and pass on the norms of their parents' culture.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Meaning of "western" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WESTERN

western  [ˈwɛstən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WESTERN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Western is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WESTERN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of western in the English dictionary

The first definition of western in the dictionary is situated in or towards or facing the west. Other definition of western is going or directed to or towards the west. Western is also coming or originating from the west.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WESTERN


Aston
ˈæstən
Avestan
əˈvɛstən
boston
ˈbɒstən
charleston
ˈtʃɑːlstən
country-and-western
ˌkʌntrɪəndˈwɛstən
eastern
ˈiːstən
guesten
ˈɡɛstən
Houston
ˈhjuːstən
Huston
ˈhjuːstən
Kingston
ˈkɪŋstən
Livingston
ˈlɪvɪŋstən
Midwestern
ˈmɪdˈwɛstən
northwestern
ˌnɔːθˈwɛstən
piston
ˈpɪstən
Preston
ˈprɛstən
Princeton
ˈprɪnstən
sebesten
sɪˈbɛstən
southeastern
ˌsaʊθˈiːstən
teston
ˈtɛstən
Winston
ˈwɪnstən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WESTERN

westerly
western alienation
Western Australia
Western Bug
Western Cape
Western Church
Western Dvina
Western Empire
Western Ghats
western hemisphere
western hemlock
Western Islands
Western Isles
Western Isles pony
western larch
western meadowlark
Western Ocean
Western omelet
Western Province
western red cedar

WORDS THAT END LIKE WESTERN

astern
cistern
country and western
drop astern
extern
Far Eastern
intern
lantern
Middle Eastern
Middle Western
morgenstern
northeastern
pastern
pattern
postern
spaghetti western
stern
tern
testern
yestern

Synonyms and antonyms of western in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «western» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WESTERN

Find out the translation of western to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of western from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «western» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

西的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

del oeste
570 millions of speakers

English

western
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पश्चिमी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غَرْبِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

западный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ocidental
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পশ্চিম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

occidental
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

westlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

西の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

서쪽의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kulon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phương tây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மேற்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पश्चिम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

batı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

occidentale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zachodni
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

західний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

occidental
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δυτικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Wes-
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

västlig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vestlig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of western

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WESTERN»

The term «western» is very widely used and occupies the 1.610 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WESTERN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about western

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10 QUOTES WITH «WESTERN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word western.
1
Jack Adams
On December 5, 1941, Chicago led a task force built around the carrier Lexington to Midway Island, at the western end of the Hawaiian Islands, about 1,000 miles from Pearl Harbor.
2
Casey Affleck
The four movies I can remember seeing as a kid were 'The Elephant Man,' 'The Magnificent Seven,' 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' and 'Mad Max!' Two of those are westerns. So the western genre is emblazoned on my memory from childhood, and those are two great movies.
3
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
I believe that the dysfunctional Muslim family constitutes a real threat to the very fabric of western life. It is in the family that children are groomed to practise, promote and pass on the norms of their parents' culture.
4
Carlos Alvarez
The Corona Extra brand was launched in Austin, Texas. From Austin, where it was exclusively for three or four months, it became more widely available in that state and in others, primarily in the southwest and western United States.
5
Edward Bach
In our western civilization we have the glorious example, the great standard of perfection and the teachings of the Christ to guide us. He acts for us as Mediator between our personality and our Soul.
6
John Desmond Bernal
The present aristocracy of western culture, at the moment when it most clearly dominates the world, is being imitated rapidly and successfully in every eastern country.
7
Kumar Mangalam Birla
I don't think the western world is questioning capitalism. Capitalism as a concept is not something that society has written off. But today, there is degree of caution around capitalism. We believe in compassionate capitalism. Growth for growth's sake can never be an end in itself.
8
Beau Bridges
Part of the western movement is this desire that we, Americans, have to keep pressing on.
9
Morgan Brittany
My mother had been a country and western singer but when she moved out to Hollywood found it very difficult to get work so when I was born they put me into dance classes and singing classes as soon as I could walk actually.
10
Bryan Brown
I'm a Sydney suburban boy shaped entirely by the western suburbs.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WESTERN»

Discover the use of western in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to western and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Western Asceticism
Students of church history and the monastic ascetic life will find this volume of much interest.
Owen Chadwick, 1958
2
The Radical Right in Western Europe: A Comparative Analysis
The book argues that changes in social structure and the economy do not by themselves adequately explain the success of extremist parties.
Herbert Kitschelt, 1997
3
Women in Western Political Thought
An exploration of the functionalist view of women in Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau and John Stuart Mill, this work, originally published in 1979, is a feminist analysis of the major political philosophy of Western culture.
Susan Moller Okin, 1979
4
Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics, and Society, Volume ...
Known for its accessible writing style, this text appeals to students and instructors alike for its brevity, clarity, and careful selection of content including its enhanced focus on religion and philosophy.
Marvin Perry, Myrna Chase, James Jacob, 2012
5
Western Sahara: Anatomy of a Stalemate
Jensen explores the long-standing conflict over the sovereignty of Western Sahara-from its colonial roots to its present manifestation as a political stalemate.
Erik Jensen, 2005
6
Western Civilization
A variety of pedagogical tools, including features on relevant films and new end-of-chapter study aids, make this edition accessible to any learning style.
Jackson Spielvogel, 2011
7
Cengage Advantage Books: Western Civilization, Complete
Developed to meet the demand for a low-cost, high-quality history book, this text is an economically priced version of WESTERN CIVILIZATION, Eighth Edition.
Jackson Spielvogel, 2011
8
The Beginnings of Western Science: The European Scientific ...
In all, the second edition of The Beginnings of Western Science captures the current state of our understanding of more than two millennia of science and promises to continue to inspire both students and general readers.
David C. Lindberg, 2010
9
Access to Western Esotericism
This is the first systematic treatment of esotericism to appear in English.
Antoine Faivre, 1994
10
The American Indian in Western Legal Thought : The ...
Exploring the history of contemporary legal thought on the rights and status of the West's colonized indigenous tribal peoples, Williams here traces the development of the themes that justified and impelled Spanish, English, and American ...
Robert A. Williams Jr. Professor of Law University of Arizona College of Law, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WESTERN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term western is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Watch Low-Key Country Supergroup Traveller's Charming Video For …
And so it came to be. Enjoy "Western Movies," which is as witty and harmonious as Traveller's banter. Here's hoping for more microphone checks from these ... «NPR, Jul 15»
2
NBA Western Conference Offseason Grades: Suns shine, OKC …
Did other Western Conference teams do enough to chase the Warriors down or ... as without further adieu we unveil our 2015 Western Conference offseason ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
3
PJ Fleck's next big step at Western Michigan worth watching
P.J. Fleck walked into the visiting locker room at Ball State with the challenge of digging Western Michigan out from a 31-14 deficit on Oct. 11, 2014. Fleck had a ... «SportingNews.com, Jul 15»
4
Step away from the burger: Why a 'Western' diet is bad for your health
But with this progression comes an urban lifestyle -- often meaning less physical activity and the consumption of a "Western" diet. "[There's a] nutrition transition ... «CNN, Jul 15»
5
The Decline of Western Civilization Is the Finest Cinematic …
“It's not bullshit; there's no rock stars now,” says a youngster named Eugene at the beginning of Penelope Spheeris' 1981 documentary The Decline of Western ... «Slate Magazine, Jun 15»
6
Boulet Wins 100-Mile Debut; Krar Repeats as Western States …
Of the 388 officially entered into the 2015 Western States Endurance Run, which started on Saturday, 254 runners crossed the finish line at Placer High School ... «Runner's World Newswire, Jun 15»
7
Penelope Spheeris Reissues 'Decline of Western Civilization' Films
The arrival of “The Decline of Western Civilization Collection” as a pristine extras-filled box set from Shout Factory this week is to budding punks what a new ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
8
Western Business Stands Up to China
But now, many have joined Western governments in opposing Beijing's latest plan to impose new controls on foreign organizations. Under the guise of ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
9
Inside 10 Iconic 'Decline of Western Civilization' Scenes
But eventually, as the Sunset Strip's version of metal ascended, she realized she had the makings of a sequel – 1988's The Decline of Western Civilization Part ... «RollingStone.com, Jun 15»
10
Western Firms Caught Off Guard as Chinese Shoppers Flock to Web
Unilever wasn't the only Western company overestimating brick-and-mortar. Swiss food company Nestlé SA has been burning instant coffee it couldn't sell in ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»

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