western
noun/ˈwestən/
/ˈwestərn/
- a film or book about life in the western US in the nineteenth century, usually involving cowboysCultureWesterns involve guns, horses and often Indians (Native Americans). They are popular because they represent the traditional struggle between good and bad, often in a simple but exciting way. Famous western films include High Noon and Shane. Western television series have included Gunsmoke and Bonanza.see also spaghetti westernTopics Film and theatreb1Word OriginOld English westerne (from west and -ern).
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