This is the 1926th most frequent Dutch word.
westerse
"Western" (relating to the Western world or Western culture).
The word 'westerse' acts as an adjective describing the noun 'landen' (countries), specifying that they are located in or pertain to the Western world.
Westerse landen hebben een hoge levensstandaard.
Western countries have a high standard of living.
Here, 'westerse' modifies 'cultuur' (culture), indicating its relation to the Western way of life or traditions.
De westerse cultuur is sterk beïnvloed door de filosofie van de oudheid.
Western culture is heavily influenced by ancient philosophy.
In this sentence, 'westerse' is an adjective qualifying 'dieet' (diet), emphasizing its association with dietary habits common in Western countries.