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What is another word for Borderland? – 100 Borderland Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    frontier boundary periphery edge margin outskirts fringe border march limit territory land region area district zone sector divide partition separation barrier hurdle threshold rim brim verge precinct pale confines bounds

    Meaning of Borderland

    A borderland refers to a region or area near a border or boundary.

    Definitions

    • A region near or beyond a border, especially one that is disputed or has a mixed population
    • * A field of study or activity that combines two or more disciplines

    Etymology of Borderland

    The word 'borderland' has its roots in Old English and Old Norse words for 'border' and 'land', with the term being used to describe areas near borders or boundaries from the 15th century onwards

    Example Uses

    • The borderland between the two countries has been a source of conflict for centuries
    • * The academic borderland between sociology and psychology has led to new insights into human behavior

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    center core interior middle heart hub mainstream core area central region inner area inland midland central zone inner zone core zone metropolis downtown urban area city center

    Related Nouns

    territory region area district zone sector boundary frontier periphery edge margin outskirts fringe border limit land country state nation province

    Related Verbs

    border bound limit edge margin separate divide partition demarcate delineate mark define bound enclose surround

    Related Adjectives

    peripheral marginal outer outermost extreme distant remote neighboring adjacent contiguous nearby proximate close nearby adjoining abutting