Frontier (Noun)
Meaning 1
An undeveloped field of study; a topic inviting research and development; "he worked at the frontier of brain science".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country; "the individualism of the frontier in Andrew Jackson's day".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The rugged frontier of the American West was home to many outlaws and lawmen during the late 1800s.
- The town was situated on the frontier of the kingdom, where the rolling hills and dense forests met the open plains.
- Life on the frontier was harsh and unforgiving, with settlers facing challenges such as disease, hunger, and Native American attacks.
- The frontier spirit of adventure and self-reliance was a defining characteristic of the early American settlers.
- As the country expanded, the frontier moved westward, bringing new opportunities and challenges to those who settled there.