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southern

[suhth-ern] / ˈsʌð ərn /


ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the south
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Israel's military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, long a Hezbollah stronghold, of imminent strikes and called for them to evacuate.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Moeve—formerly known as Cepsa and owned by the United Arab Emirates’ investment company Mubadala and U.S. private-equity firm Carlyle—has kicked off construction of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley development in southern Spain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It can also alter polar and tropical jet streams, sending storms on a path through Southern California and the southern United States, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

At the same time, a notable portion originates from southern regions including southern Indonesia, Malaysia, and Indochina.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

One had stayed at the southern end of the camp where we were sleeping, while the other had gone to the northern end.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola