| Basic: |
| A Western country is a type of industrialized country. |
| Documentation: |
| Comment: The collection of industrialized Western nations, including the United States, Canada, and the nations of Western Europe. In general, these countries have a high level of economic and technological development and some form of representative government. For a broader collection of industrialized nations worldwide, see IndustrializedCountry. |
| Miscellaneous: |
| A Western European country is a type of Western country. |