n. That one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is directly opposite to the north, and is on the left when one faces in the direction of the setting sun (west). Abbreviated S.n. The region, tract, country, or locality lying opposite to the north, or lying toward the south pole from some other region; in the broadest and most general sense, in the northern hemisphere, the tropics or subtropical regions; in Europe, the Mediterranean region, often with reference to the African or Asiatic coast.n. Specifically In United States history and politics, the Southern States (which see, under state).n. The wind that blows from the south.n. Eccles., the side of a church that is on the right hand of one who faces the altar or high altar. See east, 1, and epistle.Being in the south; situated in the south, or in a southern direction from the point of observation; lying toward the south; pertaining to the south; proceeding from the south.Eccles., situated at or near that side of a church which is to the right of one facing the altar or high altar.Toward, to, or at the south; of winds, from the south.To move or veer toward the south.In astronomy, to cross the meridian of a place: as, the moon souths at nine.