frontager

/ˈfrʌŋteɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who lives on the land bordering a particular area, especially a person who lives on the Canadian-US border and is entitled to tax benefits.

“She was a frontager and thus benefited from the tax-free status of her home.”

2. verb

To live on the land bordering a particular area, especially to live on the Canadian-US border.

“Many people frontaged in the area to take advantage of the tax laws.”

Synonyms

  • border dweller
  • border resident

Antonyms

  • inner city dweller
  • urban resident