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Occidental-themed

|Oc-ci-den-tal-themed|

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/ˌɑksɪˈdɛntəl θimd/

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/ˌɒksɪˈdɛnt(ə)l θimd/

Western-styled / Western-themed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Occidental-themed' is a modern English compound of 'Occidental' and 'themed'. 'Occidental' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'occidens' (from the verb 'occidere'), where 'occidere' meant 'to fall, to set (as the sun)' and 'occidens' came to mean 'west'. 'Theme' (→ 'themed') originates from Greek 'thema' via Latin/Old French, where 'thema' meant 'that which is laid down' or 'subject'.

Historical Evolution

'Occidental' developed in English from Latin 'occidens' → Old French/Medieval Latin forms → English 'Occident' and the adjective 'Occidental'. 'Theme' came from Greek 'thema' → Latin/Old French 'theme' → Modern English 'theme', and 'themed' is the past-participial/derivative adjective form. These elements were combined in English as the compound adjective 'Occidental-themed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'Occidental' meant simply 'of or relating to the west (where the sun sets)', and 'theme' meant 'subject' or 'topic'. Over time the compound 'Occidental-themed' came to mean specifically 'styled or designed around Western (Occidental) motifs or subject matter.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a theme, style, or motifs associated with the Occident (the Western world); reflecting Western culture, aesthetics, or imagery.

The exhibition was largely Occidental-themed, showcasing Western fashions, architecture models, and historical posters.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Oriental-themedEastern-themednon-Westernindigenous-themed

Last updated: 2025/11/29 10:31