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One of the four principal compass points, specifically 180° (being directed towards the South Pole); conventionally downwards on a map.

The southern region or area; the inhabitants thereof.

(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the right-hand side of a person facing the altar.

(figurative) Down or the negative direction.

(physics) The negative or south pole of a magnet.

Toward the south; southward.

(meteorology, of wind) From the south.

Of or pertaining to the south; southern.

Pertaining to the part of a corridor used by southbound traffic.

(ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical south.

Toward the south; southward.

Downward.

In an adverse direction or trend (go south).

(meteorology) Of wind, from the south.

To turn or move toward the south; to veer toward the south.

(astronomy) To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line.