Maybe they think a full-time education away from home is more efficient? Or maybe they want to raise a new generation to win at the next Olympics? boarder (ˈbɔːdə) n(Education) Brit a pupil who lives at school during term time (Education) US a child who lives away from its parents and is cared for by a person or organization receiving payment another word for lodger (Nautical Terms) a person who boards a ship, esp one who forces his way aboard in an attack: stand by to repel boarders. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) informal a person who takes part in sailboarding or snowboarding (Skiing) informal a person who takes part in sailboarding or snowboarding