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contested borders
[kən-ˈte-stəd ˈbȯr-dərz]
noun phrase
fronteiras contestadas
1.
International boundaries whose sovereignty or territorial claims are disputed by two or more countries or parties
The contested borders between the two nations have led to ongoing diplomatic tensions.
As fronteiras contestadas entre os dois países levaram a tensões diplomáticas contínuas.
2.
Geographic boundaries whose legitimacy or delineation is challenged or not universally recognized
The region has a history of contested borders that have shifted multiple times over centuries.
A região tem um histórico de fronteiras contestadas que mudaram várias vezes ao longo dos séculos.
Synonyms
disputed borders
disputed territories
frontier disputes
territorial disputes
fragmented borders
fronteiras disputadas
territórios contestados
Antonyms
recognized borders
established borders
undisputed borders
agreed-upon borders
fronteiras reconhecidas
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fronteiras contestadas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fronteiras disputadas
More commonly used in European Portuguese
Formal/Academic
territórios em disputa
Used in diplomatic and academic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
draw a line in the sand
demarcation dispute
boundary question
territorial claim
line of control
dispute over territorial integrity
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