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The term Western world or "the West" can have multiple meanings
depending on its context. Originally defined as Western Europe, most
modern uses of the term refer to the societies of Europe and their
close genealogical, linguistic, and philosophical colonial descendants,
typically included are those countries whose dominant culture is
derived from European culture, such as North and South America,
Australia and New Zealand.
Several Definitions of the Western world
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At different times and in different contexts, the definition of the
West (also on rare occasions called the Occident) varies. Even
definitions of what constitutes the West today vary. To define what is
typical of modern Western society and Western culture is hindered by
the lack of a clear definition and the dichotomy between Western
Christian and Western secular thought.
The Western United
States, also referred to as the American West or simply The West,
traditionally refers to the region comprising the westernmost states of
the United States (see geographical terminology section for further
discussion of these terms). Since the United States has expanded
westward since its founding, the definition of the West has evolved
over time.
The "West" had played an important part in American history; the Old West is embedded in America's folklore.
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