southwestern
Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to the southwest: Of, from, or characteristic of the southwest direction or a southwestern region.
- Relating to a specific U.S. region: Pertaining to the region of the United States generally including states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.
Noun:
- A historical dialect: A dialect of Middle English.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The architecture has a distinctive southwestern style.
- We are traveling through the southwestern states this summer.
- Noun:
- The text was written in Southwestern, a dialect of Middle English.
Advanced Usage
- Capitalization: When referring specifically to the region of the United States, it is often capitalized as "Southwestern."
- She studies Southwestern art and culture.
Variants and Related Words
- Southwest (n): The compass point or direction midway between south and west.
- Southwesterly (adj & adv): In or from the southwest direction.
- Southwesterner (n): A person who is from or lives in the southwestern part of a country, especially the southwestern U.S.
Synonyms
- Southwesterly: In a southwest direction.
- Southwest: Of or located in the southwest.
Related Phrases
- Southwestern United States: The specific geographic region of the U.S.
- Southwestern cuisine: A style of cooking originating from the Southwestern U.S., often featuring ingredients like corn, beans, and chili peppers.
Adjective
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of a region of the United States generally including New Mexico; Arizona; Texas; California; and sometimes Nevada; Utah; Colorado
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situated in or oriented toward the southwest
Noun
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a dialect of Middle English
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