Western

gz-1b#gv-2b#rc-3 1west;ern pronunciation: function: adjective etymology: middle english westerne, from old english; akin to old high german westrōni western, old english westdate: before 12th century 1 a : coming from the west lt;a western stormgt; b : lying toward the west2 capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated west: as a : steeped in or stemming from the greco-roman traditions lt;western culturegt; b : of or relating to the noncommunist countries of europe and america c : of or relating to the american west lt;western clothesgt; 3 capitalized : of or relating to the roman catholic or protestant segment of christianity lt;western liturgiesgt;— west;ern;most adjective