The difference between Boreal and Occidental
When used as adjectives, boreal means of, relating to, or coming from the north, whereas occidental means of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west.
Occidental is also noun with the meaning: a western christian of the latin rite.
check bellow for the other definitions of Boreal and Occidental
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Boreal as an adjective:
Of, relating to, or coming from the north.
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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