West

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A placename
  • Regions or countries lying to the west of a specified or implied point of orientation.
  • The western part of any region.
  • One of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the west or on the left of a diagram.
  • A person (as a bridge player) occupying this position during a specified activity.
  • for a newcomer from the west, or someone who lived to the west of a village.

Origin

  • From west, the direction

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