Having an appearance or nature characteristic of the south; (also) offering a view which presents the south, especially the Southern states of the United States, in an advantageous light or gives undue priority to its interests and concerns.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of southern-tinted in US English:
southern-tinted
adjective
Having an appearance or nature characteristic of the south; (also) offering a view which presents the south, especially the Southern states of the United States, in an advantageous light or gives undue priority to its interests and concerns.