southern background

southern

/ˈsʌðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/

Illustration southern - Image 1

noun

Житель южных штатов

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. "

Мой двоюродный брат, житель южных штатов, переехал в этот район после окончания университета.

history person politics state geography nation essential

Illustration southern - Image 1

Illustration southern - Image 2

adjective

Южный

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

Examples :

"My grandmother lives in a southern state. "

Моя бабушка живет в южном штате.

direction geography essential

Illustration southern - Image 1

Illustration southern - Image 2

adjective

Южный

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

Examples :

"The southern climate."

Южный климат.

geography area essential

Illustration southern - Image 1

Illustration southern - Image 2

adjective

Южный

Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.

Examples :

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

Южный ветер пронесся через парк, заставляя листья шелестеть.

weather direction essential

Illustration southern - Image 1

Illustration southern - Image 2

noun

Житель юга

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

Examples :

"The southern team won the school sports competition. "

Южная команда выиграла школьные спортивные соревнования.

person geography nation essential