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southern

/ˈsʌðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/

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noun

Someone from one of the states which seceded in 1861 and briefly formed the Confederate States of America, or, more broadly, from some neighboring states as well (but excluding geographically-southerly states like Arizona); compare the South.

Examples :

"My cousin, a southern, moved to the area after graduating from university. "

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adjective

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.

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"My grandmother lives in a southern state. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

Examples :

"The southern climate."

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adjective

Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.

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"A southern wind blew through the park, making the leaves rustle. "

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noun

A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.

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"The southern team won the school sports competition. "

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