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southernmost

American  
[suhth-ern-mohst, -muhst] / ˈsʌð ərnˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

  1. farthest south.


Etymology

Origin of southernmost

First recorded in 1715–25; southern + -most

Example Sentences

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It is the southernmost insect on the planet and the only insect species native exclusively to Antarctica.

From Science Daily

Parks said teaching the Fresh Prince of Bel Air star about the Earth's southernmost and coldest continent for the show was "special".

From BBC

It’s the southernmost prefecture in the Tohoku region, an area of about 25,000 square miles that is famous for its remote beauty.

From Literature

This study supports the objectives of the Australian Antarctic Science Decadal Strategy 2025-2035, a long-term initiative to understand and address the sweeping changes underway in Earth's southernmost region.

From Science Daily

Rapid development in the coastal region of Comporta has alarmed locals and environmentalists, who fear a repeat of the unchecked growth seen in Portugal's southernmost Algarve province, long a package holiday destination.

From Barron's