Frontier

Pronunciation: /frənˈtɪr/

Frontier (noun)

  1. A line or area that marks the limit between two countries or regions.
  2. The edge of what is known or accepted, where new ideas and discoveries are just starting.
  3. A remote area at the edge of settled land, often linked with early settlement and danger.

Examples

  • The village sits near the frontier between two regions.
  • They built a fence along the frontier to control access.