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border region

[ˈbɔːrdər ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: border regions
região fronteiriça
1. An area of land situated near or along the boundary between two countries or regions
The border region between Mexico and the United States is heavily monitored.
A região fronteiriça entre o México e os Estados Unidos é fortemente monitorada.
2. A zone characterized by unique cultural, economic, or political characteristics due to its proximity to a boundary
The border region has a distinct culture blending influences from both sides.
A região fronteiriça tem uma cultura distinta que mistura influências de ambos os lados.
Synonyms
frontier regionborderlandboundary regiontransboundary region
Antonyms
interior regioncentral regioninland region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região de fronteira
Commonly used variant in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
região fronteiriça
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
zona fronteiriça
Alternative term emphasizing the zone aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the border
borderline issue
frontier spirit
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