edgerman

/ˈɛdʒərmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who lives or works in the area just inside the edge of a border or boundary, often in a border region.

“Many edgermans have been affected by the recent conflict in the region.”

2. noun

A person who is associated with the edge of a particular group, movement, or activity.

“The edgerman of the counterculture movement has been a key figure in its development.”

Synonyms

  • borderer
  • frontierman

Antonyms

  • centralist
  • inhabitant