frontier

/fɹʌnˈtɪə/ · noun

Meaning

The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region
The most advanced or recent version of something; leading edge.
An outwork of a fortification.
To live as pioneers on frontier territory.
To place on the frontier.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

rural(English)border(English)bordering(English)boundary(English)edge(English)cross-border(English)transborder(English)front-line(English)eff(English)outpost(English)settlers(English)punjab(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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