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delineated region
[dɪˈlɪneɪtɪd ˈriːdʒən]
noun
pl: delineated regions
região delimitada
1.
An area or territory whose boundaries have been clearly defined or marked out
The delineated region was marked on the map with a red border.
A região delimitada foi marcada no mapa com uma borda vermelha.
2.
A geographical or administrative area with precisely established limits
The urban delineated region includes all residential neighborhoods within city limits.
A região delimitada urbana inclui todos os bairros residenciais dentro dos limites da cidade.
Synonyms
defined area
demarcated region
bounded territory
marked-out zone
Antonyms
undefined region
unmarked area
ambiguous zone
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
região delimitada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
região demarcada
Alternative term used in technical/legal contexts
Portugal
região delineada
More formal or technical usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
draw a line around
mark out boundaries
define limits
set boundaries
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