Westness, the quality or characteristic of being western or located in the western region, can be described using several synonyms. One such synonym for Westness is Occidentality, which refers to the quality of being located in the western hemisphere or belonging to western culture. Another synonym for Westness is Occidentalism, which refers to the perception or representation of the West in a particular way. Additionally, the term Westward can be used to describe the direction or movement towards the West as in, "the westward expansion of the United States." Other synonyms for Westness include westernness, westerly, and westernization, all of which convey the concept of being associated with the western region.