of or relating to the southern region (esp. of South India).

relating to the customs, style, etc. of the southern region (esp. of South India).

a man belonging to originating from, the southern region of a country (specifically, of South India); a south Indian.

(mus.) name of a rāga (musical mode).

a woman belonging to originating from, the southern region of a country (specifically, of South India).

the system of south Indian music.