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advance dominion

[/ədˈvæns dəˈmɪnjən/]
noun phrasepl: advance dominions
domínio avançado
1. Territorial control or sovereignty that extends further into new or contested areas; the expansion of authority or rule into previously uncontrolled regions
The empire sought advance dominion over the frontier territories through military expeditions.
O império buscava domínio avançado sobre os territórios da fronteira através de expedições militares.
2. In historical context, the progressive extension of a nation's or power's control and influence beyond established boundaries
The colonial powers competed for advance dominion in Africa during the 19th century.
As potências coloniais competiam pelo domínio avançado na África durante o século XIX.
Synonyms
territorial expansionextended controlfrontier dominionprogressive sovereignty
Antonyms
retreatwithdrawalloss of territorydiminished control

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
domínio avançado
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
domínio avançado
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

expand one's dominion
push forward territorial claims
extend authority
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