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(south-west-ern) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to the southwestern part of a region.

Example Sentence

The northeastern and southwestern coasts are experiencing stormy weather.

More Example Sentences

He moved to a southwestern state last year.

Synonyms

southwest; western; desert

Antonyms

northeast

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southwestern
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Rhymes

  • western

  • midwestern
  • northwestern
  • southwestern
  • transwestern
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