Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frontier-post
noun
/frʌnˈtɪr ˌpoʊst/
Definition
A military outpost located near the border or at the edge of settled territory.
Examples
- The soldiers were stationed at the frontier-post to monitor any potential threats.
- Many frontier-posts have historical significance, as they were often the first points of contact between settlers and Indigenous peoples.
- The researchers conducted a study on the daily life of those who lived in a frontier-post during the 19th century.
Meaning
Frontier-posts serve as strategic points for defense and communication in areas that are often remote or on the edges of explored land.
Synonyms
- outpost
- military station
- base
