Pronunciation

/ˈsaʊθərn/

Definitions

Adjective

• Noun: Referring to something located in the southern part of a region, country, or hemisphere. For example: “The southern states have a warmer climate.”
• Pronoun: Used to refer to people from the southern region or with southern origins. For example: “Many southerners have a distinct accent.”

Phrases

• “Southern hospitality” refers to the warm and welcoming nature of people in the southern regions.
• “Down south” is a colloquial term for the southern United States or a similar southern area.
• “Southern drawl” describes the distinctive pronunciation pattern found in some southern accents.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The southern border of the park is marked by a tall fence.”
• Pronoun: “She comes from a family of proud southerners.”
• Adverb: “He enjoyed the slower pace of life down south compared to the city.”

Synonyms

• Southernly
• Southward
• Southern-born
• Southern-style
• Carolinian (referring to people from the southeastern US)
• Dixie (informal, especially for the southern US)

Antonyms

• Northern
• Northernly
• Arctic
• Subtropical (opposite of southern in temperature)