scientific frontier en · NOUN
Etymology
The term was used by Lord Beaconsfield in 1878 in speaking of the rectification of the boundaries between India and Afghanistan.
Meanings
- A geographical frontier capable of being occupied and defended in a strategic manner, rather than haphazardly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scientific frontiers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |