southwestern
adjective
south·west·ern
sau̇(th)-ˈwe-stərn 
1
: lying toward or coming from the southwest
2
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Southwest
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The discovery of an enormous rare-earth deposit in southwestern China will strengthen the country's stranglehold on this strategically vital resource and fuel its high-tech ambitions.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Best for History Buffs Lycian Way, Turkey Traversing the rocky Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey, the 472-mile Lycian Way winds through the ancient maritime republic known as Lycia.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
In this section of southwestern Altadena — the Calaveras zone — the first evacuation order was not issued until 5:42 a.m.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
With 22 total National Park Service monuments, parks, recreation areas, historic sites, and memorials, the southwestern state is filled with incredible wonders — one of which is Saguaro National Park.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Best for History Buffs Lycian Way, Turkey Traversing the rocky Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey, the 472-mile Lycian Way winds through the ancient maritime republic known as Lycia.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
In this section of southwestern Altadena — the Calaveras zone — the first evacuation order was not issued until 5:42 a.m.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
With 22 total National Park Service monuments, parks, recreation areas, historic sites, and memorials, the southwestern state is filled with incredible wonders — one of which is Saguaro National Park.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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southwestern
adjective
south·west·ern
sau̇(th)-ˈwes-tərn
1
: lying toward or coming from the southwest
2
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Southwest
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