Definition

A person who lives close to a boundary between two areas, often referring to the line separating countries or regions.

Example

The borderer often travels between the two countries for work and family visits.

Conversation

Did you know my cousin is a borderer living near the state line?

Really? That must be interesting for him, living so close to another state.

Yeah, he often tells stories about how different things are just across the line.

I can imagine! It must feel like a whole different world sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Borderer → It is formed from "border" (from Old French *bordure*, meaning edge or boundary) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A borderer is a person who lives near or on the edge or boundary of a place.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who lives on the 'edge' ('border') of a territory — the '-er' just means a person. A borderer is someone who resides near a boundary.

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