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conquered territory

[ˈkɒŋ.kərd ˈter.ə.tɔːr.i]
nounpl: conquered territories
território conquistado
1. Land or region that has been taken control of by a military force or invading power
The army occupied the conquered territory for several years.
O exército ocupou o território conquistado durante vários anos.
2. An area under the dominion of a conquering nation or empire
The conquered territories were integrated into the empire's administrative system.
Os territórios conquistados foram integrados ao sistema administrativo do império.
Synonyms
occupied territorysubjugated landannexed territorydominionvassal state
Antonyms
independent territorysovereign landfree territoryautonomous region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território conquistado
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
território conquistado
Standard usage; also 'terras conquistadas' in plural form

Related Idioms & Phrases

spoils of war
fruits of conquest
under the boot of occupation
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