Southwestern: meaning, definitions and examples
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southwestern
[ ˌsaʊθˈwɛstərn ]
geographical region
Southwestern refers to something located in or characteristic of the southwest part of a country or region. It is often used to describe areas that are situated toward the southwest direction, particularly in relation to cultural, geographical, or climatic features. The term may also reference a particular style, cuisine, or cultural practice prevalent in the southwestern United States.
Synonyms
south, south-western, southwest.
Examples of usage
- The southwestern landscape is known for its deserts and canyons.
- She loves southwestern cuisine, especially the use of chili peppers.
- He moved to a southwestern state for its warm climate.
Translations
Translations of the word "southwestern" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sudeste
🇮🇳 दक्षिण-पश्चिमी
🇩🇪 südwestlich
- südwest
- südwestliche
🇮🇩 barat daya
🇺🇦 південно-західний
🇵🇱 południowo-zachodni
🇯🇵 南西の
🇫🇷 sud-ouest
🇪🇸 suroeste
🇹🇷 güneybatı
🇰🇷 남서쪽의
🇸🇦 جنوب غرب
🇨🇿 jihozápadní
🇸🇰 juhozápadný
🇨🇳 西南的
🇸🇮 jugozahodni
🇮🇸 suðvestur
🇰🇿 оңтүстік-батыс
🇬🇪 სამხრეთ-ბრიტანული
🇦🇿 cənub-qərb
🇲🇽 suroeste
Etymology
The term 'southwestern' is derived from the combination of the word 'south,' which comes from Old English 'sūth,' meaning 'toward the setting sun' or 'the direction of south,' and the word 'western,' which originates from Old English 'wēstern,' meaning 'located in the west.' Together, these components create 'southwestern,' which denotes a specific directional region. The usage of 'southwestern' to describe a geographical area became increasingly common in the United States, especially in the context of regions like the Southwestern United States, encompassing states such as Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of California, Texas, Utah, and Colorado. This region is often characterized by its unique landscapes, cultures, and climates, distinct from other areas of the country. The term is also used in various contexts, such as southwestern architecture, southwestern cuisine, and southwestern arts, each reflecting the diverse heritage of the people living in these regions.