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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South Korea's president was among those who criticised the campaign, saying it "insults the victims and the bloody struggle" of the residents of the southern city of Gwangju.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Satellite images have revealed the scale of two wildfires spreading in southern California.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Sunny southern European countries, particularly Italy and Spain, are expected to see the biggest gains.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

ISS also complained that Exxon’s amended bylaws would provide “an exclusive forum provision” to litigate shareholder complaints in federal court in southern Texas or the state’s special business courts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“She’s the southern Martha Stewart, not Darth Vader, and somehow I’m going to prove it to you.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry