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Definition border in British English

border noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbɔː(r)də(r)/

In the UK, ‘the border’ often refers to the border between England and Scotland: an issue that is dominating politics north of the border (=in Scotland). In the US, it usually refers to the border between the US and Mexico.

Example

the border between Hungary and Romania

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Iraq's northern border with Turkey

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Thousands of refugees were fleeing across the border.

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You can't cross the border without a passport.

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Troops have sealed the border in an effort to catch the guerrillas.

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1.1

the area close to a border

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a town on the Canadian border

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1.2

close to or relating to a border

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border guards

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the border town of Venlo

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border disputes between neighbouring countries

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2

a band or pattern around the edge of something, especially for decoration

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cotton sheets with a lace border

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3

a narrow area at the edge of a lawn or garden path, with flowers and other small plants in it

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4

the land around the edge of something

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Rushes grew on the borders of the lake.

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Definition border in British English