Sekirov Dictionary

west

/wɛst/

noun6

  1. one of the four main directions of the compass, the one shown on the left of most maps and in which the sun sets
  2. In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
  3. Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.
  4. The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
  5. The western world; i.e. the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
  6. (historical) The Western Bloc (the non-communist nations of Europe and America).

adjective5

  1. Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
  2. Of or pertaining to the west; western.
  3. Of wind: from the west.
  4. From the West; occidental.
  5. Designating, or situated in, the liturgical west, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the part containing the chancel.

adverb1

  1. Towards the west; westwards.

verb1

  1. To move to the west; (of the sun), to set.
forms

wested · westing · wests · farther west · further west · farthest west · furthest west

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