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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This currently looks confined to southern parts of England, and perhaps only briefly.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

Following Saturday's raids, Ozel -- who is currently visiting the southern city of Adana -- urged party members to gather in solidarity in front of Cankaya city hall.

From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026

Firefighters with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District were called about the small fire just before noon, said Capt. Eric Sherwin, but southern winds quickly moved the flames toward nearby homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

The Long March-10B, in its maiden flight, was launched into orbit around noon on Friday from southern Hainan province.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

Here, along with a men’s night bomber regiment, Marina’s recruits would fly low over the German troops in the dark, bombing their headquarters and ammunition and supply depots on the southern end of the front.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein