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combat zones
[/ˈkɑːmbæt zoʊnz/]
noun
pl: combat zones
zonas de combate
1.
Areas of active military conflict or warfare where fighting is occurring
The humanitarian organization operates in several combat zones across the region.
A organização humanitária opera em várias zonas de combate na região.
2.
Designated military areas where armed conflict is taking place or expected
Civilians were evacuated from the combat zones before the offensive began.
Os civis foram evacuados das zonas de combate antes do início da ofensiva.
Synonyms
war zones
battle zones
conflict areas
war-torn areas
theaters of war
Antonyms
safe zones
peace zones
demilitarized zones
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
zonas de combate
Standard usage in military and news contexts
Portugal
zonas de combate
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
áreas de conflito
Alternative, more general term
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the line of fire
ground zero
hot zone
theater of operations
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