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southern

 

[ ˈsʌðərn ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

region

located in or characteristic of the south

Synonyms

south, southerly

Examples of usage

  • The southern part of the country is known for its warm climate.
  • She had a strong southern accent.
Context #2 | Adjective

direction

situated in or facing or moving toward the south

Synonyms

south, southerly

Examples of usage

  • We took a trip to the southern part of the state.
  • The compass needle pointed south.

Translations

Translations of the word "southern" in other languages:

🇵🇹 do sul

🇮🇳 दक्षिणी

🇩🇪 südlich

🇮🇩 selatan

🇺🇦 південний

🇵🇱 południowy

🇯🇵 南の (みなみの)

🇫🇷 du sud

🇪🇸 del sur

🇹🇷 güney

🇰🇷 남쪽의

🇸🇦 جنوبي

🇨🇿 jižní

🇸🇰 južný

🇨🇳 南方的 (nánfāng de)

🇸🇮 južni

🇮🇸 suður-

🇰🇿 оңтүстік

🇬🇪 სამხრეთის

🇦🇿 cənub

🇲🇽 del sur

Etymology

The word 'southern' originates from the Old English word 'suthern' which means situated in the south. It has been used to describe regions, directions, and characteristics related to the south since the Middle Ages. The term 'southern' is commonly used in geography, meteorology, and cultural contexts to refer to areas or aspects associated with the southern part of a region or country.

See also: south, southerly, southpaw, southward, southwards.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,787, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.