Western
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic American West (west of the Mississippi river) typically focusing on a Cowboys vs. Indians conflict (real or imaginary).
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west (of a wind) blowing from the west; westerly occidental
Example sentence: People say that globalisation has negative aspects, but I don't believe globalisation is bad. It's criticised from a western perspective, but if you put yourself in the shoes of people in the developing world, it provides an unprecedented opportunity.
Occidental
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; – opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.Possessing inferior hardness, brilliance, or beauty; – used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Western Christian of the Latin rite