South: meaning, definitions and examples
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south
[ saสฮธ ]
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:
๐ต๐น sul
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคเฅเคทเคฟเคฃ (Dakshin)
๐ฉ๐ช Sรผden
๐ฎ๐ฉ selatan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฒะดะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ poลudnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ (Minami)
๐ซ๐ท sud
๐ช๐ธ sur
๐น๐ท gรผney
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์ชฝ (Namjjok)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌููุจ (Janub)
๐จ๐ฟ jih
๐ธ๐ฐ juh
๐จ๐ณ ๅ (Nรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ jug
๐ฎ๐ธ suรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพาฃัาฏัััะบ (Oรฑtรผstik)
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฎแ แแแ (Samkhreti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษnub
๐ฒ๐ฝ sur
Etymology
The word 'south' originated from the Old English word 'sลซรพ', which is related to the Old Frisian 'sลซd', Old Saxon 'sลซth', and Old High German 'sลซd'. 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.