West

proper noun

1. 1

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The western world; i.e. the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

   The relationship between China and the West has worsened since U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier this month against Beijing's wishes.

2. 2

   historicalAny of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The Western Bloc (the non-communist nations of Europe and America).

   When I came to Washington forty-seven years ago, the predominant issue was ensuring that the United States would step up to the communist threat, both abroad and at home. The ultimate satisfaction is to have lived long enough to see the West defeat communism and begin a new, equally arduous, equally noble campaign to ensure the victory of freedom, both abroad and at home.

3. 3

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West.

   I was about to say that I had known the Celebrity from the time he wore kilts. But I see I will have to amend that, because he was not a celebrity then, nor, indeed, did he achieve fame until some time after I left New York for the West.

4. 4

   historicalAny of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The Western Roman Empire, or its successors.

5. 5

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. The part of the Christian Church whose traditions and practices originated in the territories of the former Western Roman Empire, including the Roman Catholic Church and the churches of the Reformation.

   I shall constantly reckon among the Saints those whom the Eastern Church, whether with or without the consent of the West, so accounts.

6. 6

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. A town in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States.

7. 7

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. A city in McLennan County, Texas, United States.

8. 8

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. An unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States.

9. 9

   Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie. A number of townships in the United States, in Illinois (2), Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania, listed under West Township.

10. 10

    One of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the west or on the left of a diagram.

11. 11

    A person (as a bridge player) occupying this position during a specified activity.

12. 12

    A surname from Middle English for a newcomer from the west, or someone who lived to the west of a village.

    Kanye West took to social media to speak about mental health after a fan claimed that the rapper was “off his meds”.

Forms

plural

Wests