South: meaning, definitions and examples
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south
[ saʊθ ]
direction
The direction towards the point on the horizon 90 degrees clockwise from east, or the point on the horizon itself.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We traveled south for miles.
- The sun sets in the south.
region
The southern part of a country, region, or town.
Synonyms
southern part, southern region
Examples of usage
- She grew up in the south of France.
- The south of the country is known for its warm climate.
historical
The Confederate states during the American Civil War, which seceded from the Union.
Synonyms
Confederacy, Southern states
Examples of usage
- The South fought for states' rights during the Civil War.
politics
Term used to refer collectively to developing countries, often located in the southern hemisphere.
Synonyms
developing countries, southern hemisphere nations
Examples of usage
- The Global South faces economic challenges.
- Many NGOs focus their efforts on the Global South.
Translations
Translations of the word "south" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sul
🇮🇳 दक्षिण (Dakshin)
🇩🇪 Süden
🇮🇩 selatan
🇺🇦 південь
🇵🇱 południe
🇯🇵 南 (Minami)
🇫🇷 sud
🇪🇸 sur
🇹🇷 güney
🇰🇷 남쪽 (Namjjok)
🇸🇦 جنوب (Janub)
🇨🇿 jih
🇸🇰 juh
🇨🇳 南 (Nán)
🇸🇮 jug
🇮🇸 suður
🇰🇿 оңтүстік (Oñtüstik)
🇬🇪 სამხრეთი (Samkhreti)
🇦🇿 cənub
🇲🇽 sur
Word origin
The word 'south' originated from the Old English word 'sūþ', which is related to the Old Frisian 'sūd', Old Saxon 'sūth', and Old High German 'sūd'. The direction 'south' has been significant in navigation, agriculture, and cultural symbolism throughout history. In the context of politics, 'South' has been used to describe regions with shared challenges and characteristics in the Global South.
See also: southerly, southern, southpaw, southward, southwards.