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demarcated border

[/ˈdɛmɑːrkeɪtɪd ˈbɔːrdər/]
noun phrasepl: demarcated borders
fronteira demarcada
1. An international or regional boundary that has been officially established, surveyed, and marked with visible boundaries such as fences, walls, or monuments
The demarcated border between the two countries was established by treaty in 1950.
A fronteira demarcada entre os dois países foi estabelecida por tratado em 1950.
2. A clearly defined and officially recognized line separating two jurisdictions or territories
The demarcated border helps prevent territorial disputes.
A fronteira demarcada ajuda a prevenir disputas territoriais.
Synonyms
marked borderdefined borderestablished boundarydelimited border
Antonyms
undefined borderunmarked borderdisputed borderblurred boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira demarcada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fronteira demarcada
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Brazil
limite demarcado
Alternative formal term used in legal/administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross a demarcated border
respect a demarcated border
establish a demarcated border
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