Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

southernmost

Adjective
/ˈsaʊðərnˌmoʊst/
Definition
Located furthest to the south.
Examples
  • The southernmost tip of the continent is often a popular tourist destination.
  • They live in the southernmost region of the country, where the climate is tropical.
  • In the race to the southernmost pole, the explorers faced extreme weather conditions.
Meaning
The term ‘southernmost’ refers to the point that is the farthest south within a particular area or context.
Synonyms
  • farthest south
  • most southerly
  • lowest latitude