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1. southern
adjective. ['ˈsʌðɝn'] in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- southerne (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Southern
- cothern
How do you pronounce southern?
Pronounce southern as ˈsəðərn.
US - How to pronounce southern in American English
UK - How to pronounce southern in British English
Quotes about southern
1. People may think of Southern humor in terms of missing teeth and outhouse accidents, but the best of it is a rich vein running through the best of Southern literature.
- Roy Blount, Jr.
2. There's something about Southern women that is so unique yet so universal. Strong southern women are allowed to be soft and feminine and have a sense of humor. But what I love about Southern women in particular is their universality.
- Connie Britton
3. Texas humor and Southern humor are pretty similar.
- Daniel Woodrell
2. southern
adjective. ['ˈsʌðɝn'] situated in or oriented toward the south.
Synonyms
Etymology
- southerne (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. southern
adjective. ['ˈsʌðɝn'] situated in or coming from regions of the south.
Synonyms
Etymology
- southerne (Middle English (1100-1500))