1. located in or toward the south
2. coming from the south
3. 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.