oksidental
oksidentál with stress marks
occidental; western
Usage Note
Oksidental is borrowed from Spanish 'occidental' and describes things or people associated with Western countries and culture, as opposed to 'oriental'. In Philippine geography, several provinces carry the name — such as Mindoro Occidental and Negros Occidental — making this a familiar term in place names.
Examples
" Oksidental ang kanyang kasuotan. "
Natural Translation
Her clothing is western.
Literal Translation
Western the her clothing.
" May impluwensyang oksidental ang kanilang kultura. "
Natural Translation
Their culture has a western influence.
Literal Translation
Has influence western the their culture.
" Kahit lumaki siya sa Maynila, mas oksidental ang kanyang pananaw dahil sa mga taon niyang paninirahan sa Europa. "
Natural Translation
Even though he grew up in Manila, his outlook is more western because of his years living in Europe.
Literal Translation
Even-though grew-up he in Manila, more western the his outlook because of the years his living in Europe.
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