southern
Translation
southern
Examples
We visited the southern coast of Spain.
We visited the southern coast of Spain.
She has a southern accent.
She has a southern accent.
Grammar Patterns
southern ((noun)) relating to or situated in the south We visited the southern coast of Spain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: southerly; Antonyms: northern
Etymology
From Old English 'sūþerne', from 'sūþ' (south) + '-erne', a directional suffix.
Memory Tips
This is the adjective form of 'south'. Use it to describe nouns (e.g., southern coast).