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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Surrounded by grieving women at Al-Mawasi camp in southern Gaza, where Palestinians displaced by fighting and bombardment live in precarious conditions, Nur al-Huda pressed her lips together to keep from crying.

From Barron's

Spain observed three days of national mourning after Sunday's collision involving two high-speed trains in the southern region of Andalusia -- the country's deadliest rail accident in more than a decade.

From Barron's

While Georgia has long had no-income-tax states across its northern and southern borders, that may also soon be the case across its eastern border.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roadways could also be blocked for days, especially in southern states with limited de-icing equipment.

From BBC

A deal with the US is viewed as critical for Canada's economy, as it sells 75% of its products to its southern neighbour.

From BBC