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demilitarized areas

[dɛˌmɪlɪtəˈraɪzd ˈɛriəz]
nounpl: demilitarized areas
zonas desmilitarizadas
1. Regions or territories where military forces, weapons, and fortifications are prohibited or restricted by international agreement
The Korean peninsula includes a demilitarized area that separates North and South Korea.
A península coreana inclui uma zona desmilitarizada que separa a Coreia do Norte e do Sul.
2. Buffer zones established between hostile nations to reduce military tension and prevent conflict
The treaty established demilitarized areas along the border to promote peace.
O tratado estabeleceu zonas desmilitarizadas ao longo da fronteira para promover a paz.
Synonyms
DMZbuffer zonesneutral zonespeace zonesno-fly zones
Antonyms
military zonesfortified areascombat zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zonas desmilitarizadas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
áreas desmilitarizadas
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

demilitarized zone (DMZ)
establish demilitarized areas
maintain demilitarized status
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