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History & Social Studies · Grades 3–4

Frontier

noun

The boundary between settled and unsettled land; also the edge of known territory.

Example Sentences

"Pioneers pushed America's frontier westward throughout the 19th century."

"Daniel Boone was famous for exploring the frontier of Kentucky."

Synonyms & Related Terms

borderwildernessedge

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Study Tips

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