What part of speech is the word southern?

"Southern" can be a few different parts of speech depending on its usage:

* Adjective: Describing something related to the south. Example: "The southern states are known for their warm climate."

* Noun: Referring to people from the south or the south itself. Example: "She has a southern accent." "We drove through the southern part of the country."

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