Western European countries refer to nations located in the western part of the continent of Europe. This includes countries like England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc.
Related terms
Colonialism: The policy or practice by which a country extends its power over other regions or territories outside its borders.
Imperialism: A policy in which stronger nations exert political or economic control over weaker ones.
Enlightenment: A philosophical movement during the 18th century that emphasized reason, science, individualism, and progress.