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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The Rwandans knew the U.S. had an overriding interest in checking Islamic State’s advance in the southern African country, and only Rwanda has proven willing and able to take on the job, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, on the edge of Beirut's southern suburbs, has witnessed the twists and turns of Lebanon's troubled history.

From Barron's

Marcie, who didn’t live with them at the house but ran the program from the cultural center, turned toward the southern boundary of the park.

From Literature

“It was like a magic show where the illusion is happening in front of us,” said R. Rao, a 45-year-old accountant from the southern city of Udupi who was a victim.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, Israel broadened their operations in southern Lebanon.

From Salon