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area of conflict

[ˈɛriə əv ˈkɒnflɪkt]
nounpl: areas of conflict
zona de conflito
1. A geographic region or domain where disagreement, tension, or dispute exists between parties
The Middle East remains a major area of conflict in international relations.
O Oriente Médio continua sendo uma importante zona de conflito nas relações internacionais.
2. A topic, issue, or subject matter where differing opinions or interests collide
Healthcare reform is an area of conflict between the two political parties.
A reforma da saúde é uma zona de conflito entre os dois partidos políticos.
Synonyms
conflict zonedisputed territoryzone of contentionbattlegroundpoint of disagreement
Antonyms
area of agreementzone of peacecommon ground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de conflito
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
área de conflito
Alternative direct translation also used
Portugal
zona de conflito
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

trouble spot
flashpoint
bone of contention
point of friction
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