South Region

proper noun

A macroregion of Brazil, composed of the states of Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A macroregion of Brazil, composed of the states of Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.

Origin

  1. PortugueseRegião Sul
  2. EnglishSouth Region

Calque of Portuguese Região Sul.

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APA

South Region. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/South%20Region

MLA

“South Region.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/South%20Region. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “South Region,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/South%20Region.

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