adjective
southern
In, from, or toward the south.
The southern side of the garden gets the most sunlight.
Etymology
The directional ending forms an adjective from south. It identifies position, origin, or movement in relation to that direction.
More examples
- They grow peaches in the state's southern counties.
- Her family comes from a southern province of Italy.
- The trail follows the lake's southern shore.
Forms
southern
southerner noun — A person from a southern region.
Similar words
- southerly
- Often describes direction or winds coming from the south.
- southward
- Emphasizes movement or orientation toward the south.