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单词 occidentality
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Definition of occidentality in English:

occidentality

noun ˌɒksɪdɛnˈtalɪti
rare
  • 1Astronomy and Astrology. The position of a planet when in the western part of the sky or visible after sunset.

  • 2Western style or character; a Western trait or peculiarity.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Lilly (1602–1681), astrologer. From occidental + -ity. Compare slightly earlier orientality.

Definition of occidentality in US English:

occidentality

nounˌɒksɪdɛnˈtalɪti
rare
  • 1Astronomy and Astrology. The position of a planet when in the western part of the sky or visible after sunset.

  • 2Western style or character; a Western trait or peculiarity.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Lilly (1602–1681), astrologer. From occidental + -ity. Compare slightly earlier orientality.

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