Synonyms of borderland

borderland

noun

ˈbȯr-dər-ˌland 

as in border

a region along the dividing line between two countries

I grew up on the borderland, so I speak both languages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• border
• frontier
• march
• no-man's-land

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of borderland

The proud Texan continues to honor her beloved home state — and its borderland history — with Middle of Nowhere Vol. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026

The new version continues Musgraves’ exploration of the musical traditions that connect Texas, country music and the Mexican-American borderlands — a theme that runs throughout her latest Lost Highway album, Middle of Nowhere. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026

Trail cameras captured new images of Cinco the jaguar, one of five jaguars known to have roamed southern Arizona's borderlands. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2026

In borderlands the ground is always disturbed by history, and south-eastern Poland is no exception. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026