southwestern
adjective/saʊθˈwɛstərn/
Frequency rank: #6,536 most common English word
Meaning
relating to, located in, or characteristic of the southwest part of a region or country.
Example sentence
The team set out to explore southwestern regions of the country, where desert landscapes stretch for miles.
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