southern
gb/sˈʌðɚn/ us/sˈʌðɚn/
A2
English
~ 2000
déli
A2
1
déli
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is southern
The southern coast of the country is known for its beaches.
Az ország déli partvidéke a strandjairól híres.
She grew up in a small town in southern France.
Egy kisvárosban nőtt fel Dél-Franciaországban.
The park is located in the southern part of the city.
Southern winds brought warm air into the valley.
We traveled across the southern border into Mexico.
Learner examples
I live in the southern part of Spain.
Spanyolország déli részén élek.
The southern city is very hot in summer.
A déli városban nyáron nagyon meleg van.
We visited the southern coast last year.
The school is in the southern area of town.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'southern' with 'south'—'southern' is an adjective, while 'south' can be a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Meaning
Situated in the south
Collocations
southern states
|southern coast
|southern border
|southern region
|southern city
Synonyms
southerly (Often used for direction or movement rather than describing location.)
Antonyms
northern (Describes something located in or facing the north.)
Themes
geography
|directions
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
From or in the south part of a place.
Located in, coming from, or facing toward the south.
B1
2
déli
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is Southern
Southern cooking is famous for its rich flavors.
Az amerikai Dél konyhája gazdag ízeiről híres.
She spoke with a gentle Southern accent.
Lágy déli akcentussal beszélt.
Southern hospitality made us feel welcome.
The festival celebrates Southern music traditions.
Learner examples
I like Southern food.
Szeretem a déli államok ételeit.
He has a Southern accent.
Déli akcentusa van.
We enjoyed Southern music at the party.
Common mistake:
Learners may mistakenly use lowercase 'southern' when referring to the official cultural region; 'Southern' is capitalized when referring specifically to the US South.
Meaning
Of the southern US
Collocations
Southern accent
|Southern hospitality
|Southern cooking
|Southern tradition
Synonyms
Dixie (Informal term referring to the US South; more cultural than geographic.)
Antonyms
Northern (Relating to the northern United States or its culture.)
Themes
culture
|geography
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About the people, culture, or traditions of the southern United States.
Relating to or characteristic of the southern region of the United States, especially its culture, people, and traditions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
southern
IPA
GB/sˈʌðɚn/
US/sˈʌðɚn/
Syllables & stress
south - ern (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (south)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: southern
Word family
Expressions
Southern hospitality
1/sˈʌðɚn hˌɔspətˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Warm welcome typical of US South
The friendly and generous way people treat guests in the southern United States.
Examples
- We experienced true Southern hospitality during our visit to Georgia.
- Southern hospitality made our trip unforgettable.
Southern belle
1/sˈʌðɚn bˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Traditional young woman from US South
A beautiful young woman from the southern United States who has traditional manners and style.
Examples
- She was considered a Southern belle in her hometown.
- She played the role of a Southern belle in the historical drama.
- The movie features a Southern belle character.
- Although she grew up as a Southern belle, she later moved to New York and became a lawyer.
- The novel questions the myth of the perfect Southern belle.