South-western

/ˌsaʊθ ˈwestərn/
adjective

Located in, relating to, or characteristic of the southwest.

They embarked on a South-Western journey to explore a set of ancient ruins.
Visual representation of "south-western" - Located in, relating to, or characteristic of the southwest.

Often appears as...

  • south-western part
  • south-western region
adjective

From or in the direction of the southwest.

We should go in a South-Western direction to avoid heavy rains.
Visual representation of "south-western" - From or in the direction of the southwest.

Often appears as...

  • south-western direction
  • south-western winds
adjective

Located in, relating to, or characteristic of the southwest.

They embarked on a South-Western journey to explore a set of ancient ruins.
Visual representation of "south-western" - Located in, relating to, or characteristic of the southwest.

Often appears as...

  • south-western part
  • south-western region
adjective

From or in the direction of the southwest.

We should go in a South-Western direction to avoid heavy rains.
Visual representation of "south-western" - From or in the direction of the southwest.

Often appears as...

  • south-western direction
  • south-western winds
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "south-western"
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Geographical Orientation

Used to describe a specific location combining south and west on a compass.

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The south-western corner of the park is quiet.
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Cultural Identity

Can refer to the culture and lifestyle typical of the southwest part of a country.

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The south-western cuisine is known for its spice.
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Relative Position

Describes one place's position relative to another within a larger area.

Illustration for Relative Position
Let's meet in the south-western suburbs.
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Geographical Orientation

Used to describe a specific location combining south and west on a compass.

Illustration for Geographical Orientation
The south-western corner of the park is quiet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Identity

Can refer to the culture and lifestyle typical of the southwest part of a country.

Illustration for Cultural Identity
The south-western cuisine is known for its spice.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relative Position

Describes one place's position relative to another within a larger area.

Illustration for Relative Position
Let's meet in the south-western suburbs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Geographical Orientation

Used to describe a specific location combining south and west on a compass.

Illustration for Geographical Orientation
The south-western corner of the park is quiet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Identity

Can refer to the culture and lifestyle typical of the southwest part of a country.

Illustration for Cultural Identity
The south-western cuisine is known for its spice.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Relative Position

Describes one place's position relative to another within a larger area.

Illustration for Relative Position
Let's meet in the south-western suburbs.
Visual representation of the word "South-western"

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Nigerian Writer

I think the history of western feminism is one that is fraught with racism, and I think it's important to acknowledge that and, at the same time, to say that feminism is not the western invention, that my great-grandmother in what is now south-western Nigeria is feminist.
Portrait of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Quote examples

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Nigerian Writer

I think the history of western feminism is one that is fraught with racism, and I think it's important to acknowledge that and, at the same time, to say that feminism is not the western invention, that my great-grandmother in what is now south-western Nigeria is feminist.
Portrait of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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