Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frontier
noun
/frʌnˈtɪr/
Definition
A frontier is the boundary or border between two regions, especially between two countries or territories. It can also refer to the area of land that lies beyond the established limits of a country.
Examples
- The pioneers moved westward into the frontier in search of new land.
- The government is investing in infrastructure along the frontier to improve security.
- Scientific research is often seen as pushing the frontier of human knowledge.
Meaning
The term frontier typically indicates the edge of a settled or developed area, often implying a wilderness or unexplored region.
Synonyms
- border
- boundary
- threshold
- limit
- edge
