Definitions

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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As well as Beijing, Reiche will visit the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The U.S. attacked targets in southern Iran on Monday in what American military officials described as defensive strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Israeli drones buzzed throughout the day over the capital and the Hezbollah-dominated southern suburbs Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

There is a chance of thunderstorms across southern England, East Anglia and possibly around Yorkshire.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

They showed up in other southern German cities as well.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti