What part of speech is southern?

"Southern" can be several parts of speech, depending on its usage:

* Adjective: Describing something related to the Southern United States.

* Example: "She has a southern accent."

* Noun: Referring to the Southern United States as a region.

* Example: "He moved to the South for a new job."

* Adverb: Modifying a verb or adjective to indicate something is done in a Southern style.

* Example: "She cooks southern style."

The specific part of speech is determined by its context in a sentence.