southern

[suhth-ern] / ˈsʌð ərn /

ADJECTIVE

in the south

Synonyms

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austral from the south meridional of the south southerly toward the south

Antonyms

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northern

ADJECTIVE

pertaining to the south

Synonyms

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austral meridional midi southerly

Antonyms

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northern

Example Sentences

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But in the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut, known as Dahieh, the streets remained relatively quiet.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The approval gives Critical Metals 92.5% ownership of the project, which is in southern Greenland.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Even during periods of low flow, pumps at the southern end of the delta that feed the aqueducts could operate longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The presence of woodland ecosystems in southern Doggerland 16,000 years ago also suggests the area could have supported abundant wildlife and provided valuable resources for humans, including animals such as boars.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

While marching through Alabama in June 1862, Garfield got a disturbing look at slavery on southern plantations.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow