as in pioneers
a person who settles in a new region
the frontiersmen were willing to brave harsh living conditions in order to achieve a better life
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The 90-minute set got the crowd dancing to EDM remixes and hits from one of the genre’s pioneers, bringing back 2010s nostalgia.
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The technology was invaluable to farmers and pioneers of the American West.
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The disagreement reflected broader frustrations among many frontier settlers.
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Fossils dating back to the Pleistocene Age were found at this incredible site, which got its name from early settlers who thought the steam emanating from the underground space looked like smoke rising from hell.
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After all, what could the specific complaints of colonists in 1776 have to do with 2026?
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Competition over land and other resources frequently contributed to conflict between colonists and Native Americans.
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“Frontiersmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontiersmen. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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