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Definition of frontliner
frontliner
/ˈfrʌntˌlaɪ.nɚ/
front · lin · er
Plural:frontliners
•Adjective:frontline
frontliner Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A worker who interacts directly with the public or provides essential services in the field, especially in healthcare, emergency response, or retail during a crisis.
Example
"Hospital nurses and paramedics were widely recognized as vital frontliners throughout the public health emergency."
2
A person or member at the forefront of a movement, organization, or competitive activity.
Example
"As a seasoned campaigner, she was a key frontliner in the grassroots effort to reform local housing policies."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frontliner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frontliner