noun
Western countries; Western Bloc
Refers to the Western nations, especially during the Cold War era. The second gloss highlights the historical context of the Western Bloc.
冷戦時代、西側諸国はNATOを結成した。
During the Cold War, the Western countries formed NATO.
西側諸国の経済成長は著しかった。
The economic growth of the Western nations was remarkable.