Westernmost

usgb/ˈwestərnməʊst/
adjective

Furthest to the west.

California is the westernmost state of the contiguous United States.
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Geographic Orientation

Used to describe the point furthest west in a geographic location, area or region.

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The westernmost point of France is the Pointe du Raz.
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Not for Directions

It's not used for giving directions in daily life, but for describing locations in a broader context.

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Alaska is the westernmost state in the whole United States.
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Relative Position

Implies comparison within a group; the term is relative to the other positions being discussed.

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Within the Canary Islands, El Hierro is the westernmost island.
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