the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
source: WordNet 3.0
the hemisphere that includes North America and South America
source: WordNet 3.0
The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west; -- opposed to orient. Specifically, in former times, Europe as opposed to Asia; now, also, the Western hemisphere.
