When people say the West? As in about countries?

Question

Would that also include Australia?

Thanks. I don't want my report to look stupid if I refer to Australia as being part of the West.

Answer 1

Australia is far eastern yes? maybe best not to include it for the reader will think this too.

Answer 2

They mean like out west...where the Indians and gunslingers like Billy the Kid are still out roaming around.

Answer 3

Yes, a 'western' country refers to any country which is modernised, urbanised, secular, industrialised and capitalist, regardless of its location in the world.

Answer 4

austrailia is part of the western economic world