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south-central

south-central

4 4.1
In the southern part of the central area of a region
  • adjective
  • /ˈsaʊθˈsɛntrəl/
translation icon : centro-sur
  • The central Republican River valley in south-central Nebraska and northwestern Kansas fits the description of an area in decline (Fig. 1).
  • south-central region
  • south-central area
  • south-central part

Examples

  • Expansion of gravity irrigation systems in areas such as the Indus River basin in south-central Asia results in salinization.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The south-central part of the country is known for its diverse agriculture and rich culture.

  • It's a National Park in South Central Kentucky.

  • I run a fairly large design/install company in south central PA.

    Blog text (25)

  • The ride started and ended in Lakeview, a geologic wonder in the south-central part of the state.

    Blog text (23)

  • The Edwards Aquifer is a major source of irrigation water in south-central Texas and of drinking water for the city of San Antonio.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Ganado and St. Michaels, which includes the Navajo capital of Window Rock, are in the south-central area of the reservation.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The study was conducted in the Terrebonne estuary, Terrebonne Parish, south-central Louisiana from March through July 1994.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Nursing homes offering skilled and intermediate care and located in south-central and southeastern Wisconsin constituted the sampling frame.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The study area, Cook Inlet, is a major marine feature in south-central Alaska, covering approximately 20,000 km with 1,350 km of shoreline.

    Academic text (2000)

Antonyms

north-central
3 3.3

In the north and middle area of a region

How North

North Frigid Zone
  • Specialized
7.7
Arctic
69 3.5
north
59 1.0
northland
3 6.2
south-central
4 4.1
south
81 1.0

Surface Forms

south-central positive
south central positive

Morphology

south-central = south + central (transparent) = south + central

The meaning is a straightforward compound of 'south' and 'central' indicating the southern part of a central area.

Etymology

South-central is made from south ('the south') and central (from centre, 'middle'). Picture a map: it means the lower part of the middle area, so it refers to something in the southern part of a region's centre.