Frontier

usgb/frʌnˈtɪr/
noun

The borderline or outer part of a place, country, or any territory.

The mountain range was the frontier between the two countries.
Visual representation of "frontier" - The borderline or outer part of a place, country, or any territory.

Often appears as...

  • frontier town
  • frontier outpost
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Geographical Edge

Used to describe a dividing line between different physical spaces, often vast or rural.

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Their farm is located right on the frontier of the national park.
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Connotation of Wilderness

May imply untamed nature or underdeveloped regions just beyond the border.

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The pioneers ventured into the frontier in search of new lands.
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Historic Migration

Historically refers to areas where people moved to expand settlements.

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Many brave souls traveled to the frontier for a chance to start anew.
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