Word
southwestern
Phoneticssouth·west·ern, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstɝn/
UK/saʊθwˈɛstən/
Definitions
01general direction
B1 · Intermediate
adj. located in or coming from the direction between south and west.
adj. situated in, directed toward, or originating from the southwest.
“The southwestern coast of the island is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches.”
“The southwestern provinces experienced an unusually mild winter due to warm air currents moving in from the coast.”
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02cultural or regional style
B2 · Upper Intermediate American English
adj. relating to the culture, food, or style of a specific southwest region, like the US Southwest.
adj. relating to the specific cultural, architectural, or culinary traditions of a recognized southwestern region.
“We ate at a restaurant that serves spicy southwestern food like tacos and beans.”
“The hotel's interior design draws heavily on southwestern aesthetics, featuring desert colours and traditional indigenous patterns.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
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- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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