in the west
prep. phr..prep. phr.. This describes a location in the western part of a country, region, or the world. It's the direction where the sun sets.
prep. phr.. An adverbial phrase of location indicating a position or direction within the western part of a specified area, such as a country or continent.
The sun always sets in the west.
My cousin lives in the west, in a small town near the Rocky Mountains.
Geopolitical power has arguably been shifting away from its traditional centers in the west towards emerging economies in the east.
Use 'in the West' (capital W) to refer to the cultural and political bloc of Western Europe and North America.
Contrast 'in the west' (a general area) with 'on the west side of' (a specific boundary or surface, like a street).
The city is at the west of the country.The city is in the west of the country.Use the preposition 'in' for large, general areas like 'the west'.