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frontier

 

[ ˈfrʌntɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on the

A line or border separating two countries.

Synonyms

border, boundary, line

Examples of usage

  • The river forms the frontier between the two countries.
  • They live near the frontier and often cross it for work.
Context #2 | Noun

in the

A region at the edge of a settled area.

Synonyms

borderland, outskirts, periphery

Examples of usage

  • The settlers moved west to the frontier.
  • Life on the frontier was tough and unpredictable.
Context #3 | Noun

on the technological

The most advanced or innovative part of a field or activity.

Synonyms

cutting-edge, forefront

Examples of usage

  • The company is at the frontier of technology.
  • They are pushing the frontier of medical research.

Translations

Translations of the word "frontier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fronteira

🇮🇳 सीमा

🇩🇪 Grenze

🇮🇩 perbatasan

🇺🇦 кордон

🇵🇱 granica

🇯🇵 国境 (kokkyō)

🇫🇷 frontière

🇪🇸 frontera

🇹🇷 sınır

🇰🇷 국경 (gukgyeong)

🇸🇦 حد (ḥadd)

🇨🇿 hranice

🇸🇰 hranica

🇨🇳 边境 (biānjìng)

🇸🇮 meja

🇮🇸 landamæri

🇰🇿 шекара

🇬🇪 საზღვარი (sazghvari)

🇦🇿 sərhəd

🇲🇽 frontera

Etymology

The word "frontier" originated from the Old French word "frontiere", which came from the Latin word "frontarius" meaning "of the front or forehead". Over time, the word evolved to refer to a border or boundary between regions or countries. The concept of the frontier has been significant throughout history, symbolizing the edges of civilization, exploration, and innovation.

See also: forefront, front, frontage, frontline, frontmost.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,763, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.