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debatable frontier
[dɪˈbeɪtəbl ˈfrʌntɪər]
noun
pl: debatable frontiers
fronteira contestada
1.
A border or boundary between two countries or regions whose ownership or jurisdiction is disputed or under contention
The debatable frontier between the two nations has been a source of conflict for decades.
A fronteira contestada entre as duas nações tem sido uma fonte de conflito há décadas.
2.
A territorial boundary that lacks clear legal definition or international agreement
Several debatable frontiers in Africa were established during the colonial era without proper consultation.
Várias fronteiras contestadas na África foram estabelecidas durante a era colonial sem consulta adequada.
Synonyms
disputed border
contested frontier
boundary in dispute
disputed territory
Antonyms
established border
recognized frontier
demarcated boundary
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fronteira contestada
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fronteira discutível
Alternative term used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
bone of contention
territory in question
disputed lands
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