Frontline

adj, noun

adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of front line. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Located at a front. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Most advanced or important. not-comparable

    "Concerns have been raised about available luggage space, with Cash remarking: "With the upcoming Christmas period there will likely be a large increase in health and safety issues and stress for frontline staff.""

Synonyms

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aceldamaadvance guardairheadavant gardeavant-gardebattle line

Example

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"We must stop the ridiculous imbalance where politicians and sports stars can apparently get tested, but frontline health workers cannot. The criteria must be consistent."

Etymology

From front + line.

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