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southwestern

Pronunciation: [saʊθˈwɛstərn]

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Learn how to use southwestern in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(adjective) related to the southwestern part of a place, like a country or a region. If something is southwestern, it means it comes from or is found in the area that is southwest of a specific point.

Example

The southwestern region of the country is known for its beautiful deserts and mountains.

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The northeastern part of the country is very different from the southwestern area.

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What are some popular foods from the southwestern region?

Context: “direction”

(adjective) describing something that is towards the south-west direction. If you are facing north, southwestern is the direction towards your left and down.

Example

To find the park, you need to walk in a southwestern direction from here.

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It is not correct to say the store is to the southwestern point if it's really to the northeast.

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Can you tell me which way is southwestern from this location?

How to pronounce southwestern

Pronunciation: [saʊθˈwɛstərn]

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