Borders: meaning, definitions and examples

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borders

 

[ หˆbษ”ห.dษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

international relations

The official line that separates two countries, states, or regions.

Synonyms

boundaries, edges, frontiers

Examples of usage

  • There are strict controls at the borders to prevent illegal immigration.
  • The two countries have agreed to open their borders for trade purposes.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

The political or geographical boundaries that define the limits of a country or region.

Synonyms

boundaries, divisions, margins

Examples of usage

  • The government has faced criticism for its policies on border security.
  • The conflict arose due to disputes over territorial borders.
Context #3 | Verb

geography

To be adjacent to or touch upon something.

Synonyms

abut, adjoin, touch

Examples of usage

  • The forest borders the river, creating a picturesque landscape.
  • The city borders the desert, experiencing extreme weather conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "borders" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fronteiras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฎเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grenzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perbatasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะดะพะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ granice

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅขƒ็•Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frontiรจres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fronteras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑnฤฑrlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hranice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hranice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พน็•Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ landamรฆri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบะฐั€ะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rhษ™dlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fronteras

Etymology

The word 'borders' originated from the Old French word 'bordure', meaning 'edge or boundary'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the official lines that separate countries or regions. The concept of borders has been essential in shaping international relations, politics, and geography, playing a significant role in defining territories and relationships between nations.

See also: bordering, borderland, borderline.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,703, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.