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area of consensus

[/ˈɛəriə əv kənˈsɛnsəs/]
nounpl: areas of consensus
área de consenso
1. A subject, topic, or point on which there is general agreement or shared opinion among a group of people
The negotiators found an area of consensus on trade policies.
Os negociadores encontraram uma área de consenso sobre políticas comerciais.
2. A common ground or point of agreement within a discussion or debate
Despite their differences, both parties identified several areas of consensus.
Apesar das suas diferenças, ambas as partes identificaram várias áreas de consenso.
Synonyms
common groundpoint of agreementshared understandingmutual agreementconsensus zone
Antonyms
area of disagreementpoint of contentionarea of conflictbone of contention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de consenso
Standard usage in diplomatic and political contexts
São Paulo
área de consenso
Commonly used in business and negotiation settings
Portugal
área de consenso
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

find common ground
reach an understanding
meet in the middle
put aside differences
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