Synonyms of southern
4 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for southern is austral. Other synonyms of southern are meridional. The opposite of southern is boreal.
Synonyms and similar words for southern
nounSynonym of southerner.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- southerly
- australOf, relating to, or coming from the south.
- meridionalLocated in the south, southern; later especially, often pertaining to the southern parts of Europe.
Opposite of southern
adjectiveMore antonyms
- northern
- borealOf, relating to, or coming from the north.
- septentrionalPertaining to the north; northern.
Meaning of southern
- adjective Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.
- adjective Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.
- adjective Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.
southern in other languages
Questions about synonyms of southern
- What is another word for southern?
- Southern has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as austral and meridional.
- What is the opposite of southern?
- The opposite of southern is boreal.
- What does southern mean?
- Southern means of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.
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