Subsequent/Ethnographic Boundaries
Definition
These are political boundaries that are defined and delimited after significant settlement has occurred, often drawn to accommodate cultural, ethnic, linguistic or religious differences.
Analogy
Think of subsequent/ethnographic boundaries like the lines you draw on a shared bedroom floor after you and your sibling have already set up your individual spaces. You're dividing the room based on where each person's stuff is already located.
Related terms
Ethnic Boundary: A boundary that separates different cultures or ethnic groups.
Cultural Boundary: A geographical boundary between two different cultures.
Political Boundary: A demarcation line that separates countries, states or territories.
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