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closed settlement

[/kloʊzd ˈsetəlmənt/]
nounpl: closed settlements
assentamento fechado
1. A residential community with controlled access, typically surrounded by walls or fences, where entry is restricted to residents and authorized visitors
The closed settlement offers security and privacy for its residents.
O assentamento fechado oferece segurança e privacidade para seus moradores.
2. In legal/real estate contexts, a property transaction or real estate deal that has been finalized and completed
The closed settlement on the house was completed last week.
O encerramento da transação imobiliária foi concluído na semana passada.
NYC Slang
gated community; secured community
Synonyms
gated communityenclosed communityrestricted access community
Antonyms
open communitypublic settlementunrestricted community

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assentamento fechado; condomínio fechado
Most common term for gated residential communities
São Paulo
condomínio horizontal; comunidade fechada
Frequently used in real estate context
Rio de Janeiro
assentamento fechado; comunidade fechada
Common in security-focused neighborhoods
Portugal
comunidade fechada; bairro fechado
Less common than in Brazil; often refers to exclusive residential areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind closed gates
exclusive community
restricted access area
security-conscious neighborhood
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