frontier

/ˈfɹʌntɪə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: frontiers · frontiering · frontiered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region.

Noun

Examples

the frontier of civilization

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The most advanced or recent version of something; the leading edge.

Noun

Examples

Near-synonyms: vanguard, state of the art

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To live as pioneers on frontier territory.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “frontier” mean?

The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region.

Is “frontier” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.