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in the south

idiom
Meaning

Describes a location in the southern part of a place, like a country, a region, or the world.


Examples
SIMPLE

My grandparents live in the south.

CONTEXTUAL

The weather is much warmer when you travel in the south of the country.

COMPLEX

After years of living in the north, they decided to relocate to a quiet village in the south, where the climate is milder and the pace of life slower.

Last updated April 22, 2026