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contested areas

[/kənˈtɛstɪd ˈɛriəz/]
noun
áreas contestadas
1. Regions or territories whose control, ownership, or sovereignty is disputed between two or more parties
The contested areas along the border have been a source of tension for decades.
As áreas contestadas ao longo da fronteira têm sido uma fonte de tensão por décadas.
2. Zones of land where claims or rights are actively challenged or in dispute
International organizations are trying to mediate in the contested areas.
Organizações internacionais estão tentando mediar nas áreas contestadas.
Synonyms
disputed territoriesdisputed areasconflict zonesterritories in disputeborder disputes
Antonyms
undisputed areasagreed territoriespeaceful regions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas contestadas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
áreas contestadas
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
territórios disputados
Alternative common usage
Portugal
territórios em litígio
More formal legal term

Related Idioms & Phrases

bone of contention
point of contention
area of dispute
battleground
flashpoint
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