adj
frontline
adj
1
Located at, or closest to, the main area of action, conflict, or activity.
"Frontline soldiers faced the worst of the fighting."
"Frontline healthcare workers were praised during the pandemic."
How to Use Frontline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClosest to the action — whether that's a battlefield, a hospital ward, or any pressing situation.
Common pairings
frontline workers
frontline staff
frontline troops
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_____ soldiers faced the worst of the fighting.
Etymology
From "front" plus "line".