south·ern 
/ˈsʌðɚn/ adjective
/ˈsʌðɚn/ adjective 1 [more southern; most southern] : located in or toward the south
▪ southern U.S. ▪ the southern part of the state ▪ the southern shore of the lake 2 a : of or relating to the south
▪ a southern species ▪ southern cities
b Southern : of or relating to the people born, raised, or living in the southeastern U.S.
▪ a Southern accent ▪ Southern hospitality/cooking
▪ southern U.S. ▪ the southern part of the state ▪ the southern shore of the lake
▪ a southern species ▪ southern cities
b Southern : of or relating to the people born, raised, or living in the southeastern U.S.
▪ a Southern accent ▪ Southern hospitality/cooking
