southland
noun
Simple meaning
The American South: a geographic region about made up of the states in the southeast quadrant of the United States.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsaʊθlænd
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Definition
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noun
The American South: a geographic region approximately consisting of the states in the southeast quadrant of the United States.
Southern California: a geographic region constituting the portion of California approximately south of the Bay Area.
A land that lies to the south.
Any region lying in or toward the south
A territorial authority which includes the majority of Southland region; in full, Southland District.
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