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demarcation zone

[/ˌdemɑːrˈkeɪʃən zoʊn/]
nounpl: demarcation zones
zona de demarcação
1. An area of land that marks the boundary or limit between two territories, regions, or opposing forces, often established by agreement or military convention
The demarcation zone between the two countries was heavily guarded by military personnel.
A zona de demarcação entre os dois países era fortemente vigiada por pessoal militar.
2. A buffer area or neutral territory that separates conflicting parties or administrative regions
The United Nations established a demarcation zone to separate the warring factions.
As Nações Unidas estabeleceram uma zona de demarcação para separar as facções em guerra.
Synonyms
boundary zonebuffer zoneborder zonedemilitarized zone (DMZ)frontier zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de demarcação
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
zona de demarcação
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'zona demarcada'
Portugal
zona de demarcação
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the demarcation zone
establish a demarcation zone
violate the demarcation zone
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