the point in the heavens where the sun is seen to set at the equinox; or, the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and on the left hand of a person facing north; the point directly opposite to east.-a country, or region of country, which, with regard to some other country or region, is situated in the direction toward the west.-the westen hemisphere, or the new world so called, it having been discovered by sailing westward from europe; the occident.-formerly, that part of the  united states west of the alleghany mountains; now, commonly, the whole region west of the mississippi river; esp., that part which is north of the indian territory, new mexico, etc. usually with the definite article.-lying toward the west; situated at the west, or in a western direction from the point of observation or reckoning; proceeding toward the west, or coming from the west; as, a west course is one toward the west; an east and west line; a west wind blows from the west.-westward.-to pass to the west; to set, as the sun.-to turn or move toward the west; to veer from the north or south toward the west.