Southern: meaning, definitions and examples
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southern
[ ˈsʌðərn ]
region
located in or characteristic of the south
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The southern part of the country is known for its warm climate.
- She had a strong southern accent.
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
Word origin
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.