marchland

/ˈmɑːrtʃlænd/
noun
  1. A border region or frontier area, especially one that is disputed or historically used as a defensive buffer between countries or territories.
    • Farmers in the marchland often faced raids from across the border.
    • The ancient kingdom established a series of forts along the marchland to protect against invaders.
    • The treaty defined the marchland as a neutral zone between the two empires.
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