das Abendland
Translation
the Occident, the West
Examples
Die Philosophie des Abendlandes hat die Welt geprägt.
The philosophy of the Occident has shaped the world.
Grammar Patterns
((of the)) the ... of the Occident The history of the Abendland is complex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the West, the Western world; Antonyms: das Morgenland (the Orient)
Etymology
From 'Abend' (evening) and 'Land' (land). It refers to the 'land of the evening' or sunset, i.e., the West.
Memory Tips
Think of the sun setting in the evening ('Abend') in the West. This makes it the 'evening land'.