Austral

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈɔːstrəl

Definition

Relating to or coming from the south.

Examples

• The austral hemisphere experiences its peak summer during the month of January.

• Explorers documented the unique flora found in the austral regions of the continent.

• The austral lights, or aurora australis, shimmered brilliantly in the night sky.

Synonyms of Austral

Words with a similar meaning to Austral:

• southern
• southerly
• meridional
• antarctic

Antonyms of Austral

Words with the opposite meaning to Austral:

• boreal
• northern

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