# southernmost

/ˈsəðɝnˌmoʊst/ (US) · /sˈʌðənmˌəʊst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/southernmost
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

the furthest point toward the south. You use this to describe the place that is the most south in a group.

For teachers: the furthest point or position in a southerly direction. The superlative form of 'southern'; typically used attributively to describe a specific geographic location.

## Examples

- The southernmost point of the island is a popular tourist spot.
- The southernmost city in the country is located just above the equator, giving it a tropical climate year-round.
- While the archipelago stretches for hundreds of miles, the southernmost islet remains largely uninhabited due to its extreme exposure to the open ocean and frequent storms.

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