adjective
- located in or toward the south
- coming from the south
- relating to or characteristic of the southern part of a country or region
Examples
- The southern states have a warmer climate.
- We drove along the southern coast of California.
- A southern wind brought warm air from the Gulf.
- She grew up in southern Italy.
- The southern border of the country is heavily guarded.
- Southern cooking is famous for its bold flavors.
- The southern hemisphere experiences winter during our summer.