Frontier
/frʌnˈtɪər/noun
A border or boundary between two areas, especially countries or regions.
Did you know?The word 'frontier' was historically associated with the edge of civilization, often linked to exploration and conquest in the name of progress and power.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
frontière
“The boundary or edge of a territory.”
12th Century
Middle English
frontier
“A term adopted to denote the boundary between lands, particularly during feudal times.”
Late Middle Ages
Latin
frons, frontis
“The face or front part, indicating a leading edge.”
Modern English
English
frontier
“An established term for borders that also implies areas of exploration and expansion.”