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borderless area

[BOR-der-lis AIR-ee-uh]
nounpl: borderless areas
área sem fronteiras
1. A geographic region without defined political or administrative boundaries, or where borders are eliminated or not enforced
The Schengen Area functions as a borderless area in Europe.
A Área de Schengen funciona como uma área sem fronteiras na Europa.
2. A conceptual space, often digital or economic, that operates without territorial restrictions
The internet represents a borderless area for commerce and communication.
A internet representa uma área sem fronteiras para comércio e comunicação.
Synonyms
border-free regionunrestricted zoneopen territory
Antonyms
bordered territoryrestricted areaclosed territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área sem fronteiras
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
zona sem fronteiras
alternative term frequently used in European Portuguese
General
espaço aberto
broader term meaning 'open space' used in both variants

Related Idioms & Phrases

free-trade zone
open borders
unrestricted access
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