Meaning
southern
In a sentence
Abito nella parte meridionale della città.
I live in the southern part of the city.
Hai mai visitato la costa meridionale dell'isola?
Have you ever visited the island's southern coast?
Non conosco bene la cucina meridionale italiana.
I don't know southern Italian cuisine well.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| meridionale | masculine · singular |
| meridionale | feminine · singular |
| meridionali | masculine · plural |
| meridionali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use meridionale for geography or broad regional identity; del sud is more everyday in casual speech.
- It agrees in gender and number: meridionale, meridionali. Don't confuse it with mezzogiorno, which can also mean Southern Italy.
- Often sounds more formal or neutral than terrone, which is offensive and should be avoided.