southern

[suhth-ern] / ˈsʌð ərn /

ADJECTIVE

in the south

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

northern

ADJECTIVE

pertaining to the south

Synonyms

WEAK

austral meridional midi southerly

Antonyms

WEAK

northern

Example Sentences

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After he left office in 2024, López Obrador retired to his sprawling ranch in southern Chiapas state, where he has largely stayed out of the public eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Lebanese media reported multiple Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Shortly after his speech, Israel’s military said its troops in southern Lebanon were targeted by drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The joint statement said the ceasefire was "contingent on a complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah as well as evacuation of the group's operatives from southern Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

His party restored the country to economic strength after the costly southern rebellion.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow