The quality of having a character, attitude, appearance, etc., distinctive or typical of the southern part of a country or region, especially the Southern states of the United States.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From southern + -ness. Compare southness.
Definition of southernness in US English:
southernness
nounˈsʌð(ə)nnəs
The quality of having a character, attitude, appearance, etc., distinctive or typical of the southern part of a country or region, especially the Southern states of the United States.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From southern + -ness. Compare southness.