southland

CEFRB2

/sˈaʊˌθlænd/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A region in the south of a country or area.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A region in the far south of the South Island of New Zealand, which includes Fiordland and Stewart Island.

Examples

  • Migrating birds fly towards the warm southland in the autumn.

  • Southland is a term used to describe any southern part of a nation.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A land that lies to the south.

More examples

In context

  • The group traveled to the southland to enjoy the warm weather.

  • Too long has our beloved Southland been bogged down in a tragic effort to live in monologue [...]

  • Big wheels keep on turnin' // Carry me home to see my kin // Singin' songs about the Southland // I miss Alabamy once again, and I think it's a sin

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From south + land.