The difference between Austral and Occidental
When used as nouns, austral means a former currency of argentina, whereas occidental means a western christian of the latin rite.
When used as adjectives, austral means of, relating to, or coming from the south, whereas occidental means of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west.
check bellow for the other definitions of Austral and Occidental
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Austral as an adjective:
Of, relating to, or coming from the south.
Examples:
"an austral migrant"
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Austral as a noun:
A former currency of Argentina.
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Occidental as an adjective:
Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western.
Examples:
"occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet."
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Occidental as an adjective:
Of a gem or precious stone: of inferior value or quality.
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Occidental as a noun:
A Western Christian of the Latin rite