Synonyms for

Southern

Verb / ˈsʌðɜ:n / Another word for southern — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or located in the south

Synonyms & similar words

southerly northern southerly south southeastern southwestern meridional dixie down-home downright provincial regional rustic subtropical tropical ultradixie warm wintery wintry y'all yankee-hater yokel

Synonyms by register

Formal

meridional

Literary

austral

Antonyms

northern north polar arctic boreal

Common collocations

  • southern hemisphere
  • southern states
  • southern accent
  • southern comfort
  • southern california
  • southern exposure
  • southern charm
  • southern hospitality

Word family

adjective southern
adverb southerly

Usage note

Refers to the direction or region south of the equator or a specified point. Often associated with specific cultural or geographical regions, particularly in the United States.

Example sentences

  1. I love the warm weather in the southern states.
  2. My family is from a small southern town.
  3. The southern accent is different from the northern accent.
  4. The southern hemisphere has different seasons than the northern hemisphere.
  5. The southern part of the country is known for its delicious barbecue.

Quotes

  • I am a Southerner and I love my people. - Jim Dickinson
  • In the Southern Hemisphere, it's winter when it's Christmas time, so I'm more used to the idea of Christmas being cold. - Rick Springfield
  • I think the South is a unique place, and there's been a uniqueness to all southern literature. - Reynolds Price

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