Meaning & Definition of Southern in English
English⟶
Southern
/səðərn/
adjective
1. In or characteristic of a region of the united states south of (approximately) the mason-dixon line
- "Southern hospitality"
- "Southern cooking"
- "Southern plantations"
synonym:
- southern
2. Situated in or oriented toward the south
- "A southern exposure"
- "Took a southerly course"
synonym:
- southerly,
- southern
3. Situated in or coming from regions of the south
- "The southern hemisphere"
- "Southern constellations"
synonym:
- southern
4. From the south
- Used especially of wind
- "A hot southerly wind"
- "Southern breezes"
- "The winds are southerly"
synonym:
- southerly,
- southern
Examples of using
The southern Italian island of Sicily has been covered with a vast plume of smoke and ash.
Tomorrow's total eclipse of the sun will be visible from the southern hemisphere.
Our restaurant is near the southern bus station.