Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
austral
Adjective
/ˈɔːstrəl/
Definition
Of or relating to the southern regions, especially the southern hemisphere.
Examples
- Austral winter temperatures are typically milder than those in the northern hemisphere.
- The austral region is home to unique wildlife not found anywhere else in the world.
Meaning
The term ‘austral’ is often used to describe anything that is situated in the south or is characteristic of the southern hemisphere.
Synonyms
- Southern
- Southward
- Meridional