Southern ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Southern ( adjective )

1. Situated in, toward, or facing the south.
2. Located in or characteristic of the southern part of a country, region, or hemisphere.
3. Living in or originating from the south.

Origin:

From old english sūðerne, from sūð ("south") + -erne ("-er.n")

Examples:

1. The southern states of the USA.
2. The southern hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is south of the equator.
3. Southern pine is a type of pine tree that is native to the southern United States.
4. The southern accent is distinct from other accents in the United States.
5. Southern hospitality refers to the friendly and gracious behavior traditionally associated with people from the southern United States.

(As a noun)

Southern ( noun )

1. Situated in, toward, or facing the south.
2. Located in or characteristic of the southern part of a country, region, or hemisphere.
3. Living in or originating from the south.

Origin:

From old english sūðerne, from sūð ("south") + -erne ("-er.n")

Examples:

1. The southern states of the USA.
2. The southern hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is south of the equator.
3. Southern pine is a type of pine tree that is native to the southern United States.
4. The southern accent is distinct from other accents in the United States.
5. Southern hospitality refers to the friendly and gracious behavior traditionally associated with people from the southern United States.