The Opposite(Antonym) of “septentrional”
The antonyms of septentrional are southern and meridional. These words describe opposite directions or locations on the globe.
Explore all Antonyms of “septentrional”
Definitions and Examples of southern, meridional
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Located in or coming from the south; opposite of northern.
Example
She moved to a southern state to enjoy warmer weather.
Relating to or situated in the south; opposite of septentrional.
Example
The meridional region of the country has a different climate than the north.
Key Differences: southern vs meridional
- 1Southern is a more common term that describes anything located in or coming from the south.
- 2Meridional is a less common term that has a similar meaning to southern, but is used more in scientific or technical contexts.
Effective Usage of southern, meridional
- 1Geography: Use these antonyms to describe different regions of the world.
- 2Navigation: Use these antonyms to give directions based on cardinal points.
- 3Science: Use meridional in scientific or technical contexts to describe the southern part of something.
Remember this!
The antonyms southern and meridional describe the opposite direction or location to septentrional. Southern is a more common term, while meridional is used more in scientific or technical contexts. Use these words to describe different regions of the world, give directions based on cardinal points, or in scientific contexts.
