Will it be a big deal for Aussies if they are called Westerners?

Question

Will it be a big deal for Aussies if they are called Westerners?

Answer 1

No.

It isn't now so why would we find it a big deal in the future?

Answer 2

While we see ourselves as a Western country, and therefore are considered Westerners, many Australian's would be a bit confused is you personally called them Westerners.  We see ourselves as Australian first.

Answer 3

Not at all. Australia is considered a Western country in almost every common sense of the word.

We think of ourselves as Westerners and the term is used in our media here fairly often, too. :)

Answer 4

Australia IS a Western country, and has been since the day the English started shipping people out here.

Why is that something that should be a big deal? It just is.

Answer 5

Not at all. Australia has always been considered to be a western (or perhaps westernised) country in an eastern location.  

Answer 6

Are we  supposed to be honoured to be called Westerners ?