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bordered territory

[ˈbɔːrdərd ˈterətɔːri]
nounpl: bordered territories
território delimitado
1. An area of land that has clearly defined or established boundaries, often marked by physical features or legal demarcation lines
The bordered territory of the nation was respected by all neighboring countries.
O território delimitado da nação foi respeitado por todos os países vizinhos.
2. A geographical region enclosed or surrounded by borders, typically referring to a country, state, or administrative division
The bordered territory includes all land within the international boundary lines.
O território delimitado inclui toda terra dentro das linhas de fronteira internacional.
Synonyms
demarcated territorybounded areadelimited regiondefined territory
Antonyms
unbordered territoryopen territorydisputed territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território delimitado
Common in official and formal contexts
Portugal
território demarcado
Preferred in European Portuguese legal documents
General
território fronteiriço
When emphasizing border-adjacent areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

within one's borders
cross the border
territorial dispute
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