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conquered territory
[ˈkɒŋ.kərd ˈter.ə.tɔːr.i]
noun
pl: 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 territory
subjugated land
annexed territory
dominion
vassal state
Antonyms
independent territory
sovereign land
free territory
autonomous 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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