borderlander

/ˈbɔrdərˌlændər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person living near or on a national border, often with a unique cultural or linguistic identity.

“The borderlander’s dialect was a mix of the two countries’ languages.”

2. noun

A person who inhabits an area near the border of two regions, especially in the context of the Borderlands video game series.

“He was a skilled borderlander, navigating the treacherous terrain with ease.”

Synonyms

  • border resident
  • frontier dweller

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • urban resident