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the West noun 1 the countries of Europe and N America, in contrast to those of Asia. 2 old use the non-communist bloc as distinct from the communist or former communist countries of the East. 3 the part of the US to the west of the Mississippi. 4 historical the western part of the Roman Empire or Holy Roman Empire.

west noun 1 the quarter of the sky in which the sun sets. 2 one of the four chief points of the compass, the other three being north, south and east. 3 any part of the Earth, a country or town, etc lying in the direction of the west. adj 1 in the west; on the side that is on or nearer the west. 2 said of a wind: situated towards or blowing from the west. adverb toward the west. go west colloq 1 to be lost or destroyed; to die. 2 said eg of a business: to collapse.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon.