What is another word for bordering?
Pronunciation: [bˈɔːdəɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
The term "bordering" refers to the act of being adjacent to or adjacent to another place or region. It is often used to describe the proximity or relationship between two or more locations or regions. Other synonyms for bordering include adjoining, abutting, neighboring, flanking, touching or bounding. These words all indicate the close physical proximity of one location or region to another. When discussing international relations, neighboring is often used to describe the relationship between countries that share a common border. Regardless of the context, all of these terms describe the bond that exists between two or more places or regions that physically or metaphorically touch.
