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) + 'Land' (land). It means the 'land of the evening' where the sun sets, referring to the West.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Abend' (evening) with the setting sun in the West. This is the 'evening land', opposite of the 'morning land' (Morgenland).