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disputed region

[dɪˈspjuːtɪd ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: disputed regions
região disputada
1. An area of land whose sovereignty or control is contested by two or more parties, nations, or groups
The Kashmir region has been a disputed region between India and Pakistan for decades.
A região da Caxemira tem sido uma região disputada entre Índia e Paquistão por décadas.
2. A territory where ownership, jurisdiction, or territorial claims are not clearly resolved
The western border remained a disputed region after the war ended.
A fronteira ocidental permaneceu uma região disputada após o fim da guerra.
Synonyms
contested territorydisputed territorycontested areaarea of contentiondisputed zone
Antonyms
neutral territoryundisputed regionrecognized territorysovereign territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região disputada
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
região em disputa
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
região contestada
alternative term in European Portuguese
Angola/Mozambique
território disputado
alternative usage in African Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bone of contention
point of contention
gray area
no man's land
terra nullius
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