Southwestern Meaning
/sˌaʊˈθwɛstərn/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to the southwest.
adjOf or relating to any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.
Sentence Examples
Jugo is a southwestern wind, isn't it?
Southwestern cities like Phoenix and Tucson have some of the fastest-growing populations in the country.
We're flying to the southwestern edge of Algeria: Tindouf.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ part of the United States includes the states of Arizona and New Mexico.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The artist spent several months in the ____ desert, drawing inspiration from the unique rock formations.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English southwesterne, from Old English sūþwesterne, equivalent to south + western.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In particular, Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan is quickly becoming a hotbed for tech investment from companies including TSMC and Fujifilm Holdings Corp (FUJIF)."
— 2023 May 18, Reuters, “Chipmakers look to Japan as worries about China grow”, in CNN Business:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ part of the United States includes the states of Arizona and New Mexico.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The artist spent several months in the ____ desert, drawing inspiration from the unique rock formations.