west

The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

We used to live in the west of the country.

Portugal lies to the west of Spain.

The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.

In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

In two respects, however, the cathedral [of St. Mary's in Sydney, Australia] differs from English traditions: it is oriented north-south, not east-west; and its main entry is from the south (liturgical west) between the two towers, in the French manner.

The seating for honored persons (clergy) is at the liturgical west, opposite the entrance and lectern.

Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.

Of wind: from the west.

Of or pertaining to the west; western.

From the West; occidental.

Designating, or situated in, the liturgical west, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the part containing the chancel.

Interior in 1925, (left) looking north to chancel and (right) looking south (to liturgical west end) It was on account of this connection that St James's became the clowns 'church', an annual clowns' service being held there ...

as in the mosaic of the ascension on San Frediano's liturgical west (geographically east) façade.

Towards the west; westwards.

This thoroughfare bears (to the) West.