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southern

[/ˈsʌðərn/]
adjective
meridional
1. Located in, directed toward, or coming from the south
The southern coast of Spain is beautiful.
A costa meridional da Espanha é bonita.
2. Of or relating to the southern regions or states, particularly the American South
Southern hospitality is well-known.
A hospitalidade do sul americano é bem conhecida.
3. Characteristic of people or culture from the south
She has a southern accent.
Ela tem um sotaque meridional.
Synonyms
southerlyaustral
Antonyms
northernseptentrional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
meridional
Standard usage
General Brazilian
do sul
Common colloquial usage
Portugal
meridional
Standard usage
Portugal
do sul
Common usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

southern comfort
southern belle
southern fried
going south
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