Southernmost

usgb/ˈsʌðərnməʊst/
adjective

Located the farthest to the south.

Australia's southernmost state is Tasmania.
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Often appears as...

  • southernmost point
  • southernmost city
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Geographical Usage

Often used to describe extreme points on maps, like cities or islands.

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Ushuaia is often cited as the world's southernmost city.
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Not Always Literal

May be used figuratively to express something being far in a non-geographical sense.

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She felt her mood was at the southernmost point of happiness.
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Relative Position

Used in comparison to other locations in the same context or region.

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Our farm is the southernmost property in the county.
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