definition of
[western]

[1] #1 western a. relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts; "the Western world"; "Western thought"; "Western thought". wn

[2] #2 western a. of or characteristic of regions of the United States west of the Mississippi River; "a Western ranch". wn

[3] #3 western n. [Western, horse opera] a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development. wn

[4] #4 western s. lying toward or situated in the west; "our company's western office". wn

[5] #5 western n. [western sandwich] a sandwich made from a western omelet. wn