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divided zone

[dɪˈvaɪdəd zoʊn]
nounpl: divided zones
zona dividida
1. A geographical area that is partitioned or separated, often by political boundaries, military lines, or administrative divisions
The Korean peninsula remains a divided zone since 1953.
A península coreana permanece uma zona dividida desde 1953.
2. In urban planning or traffic management, an area marked by a dividing line or barrier separating opposing directions or purposes
The divided zone in the middle of the highway prevents head-on collisions.
A zona dividida no meio da rodovia previne colisões frontais.
3. A territory under joint control or influence of multiple powers or entities
Berlin was a divided zone after World War II.
Berlim era uma zona dividida após a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Synonyms
partitiondemarcation zoneborder areadisputed territorysplit region
Antonyms
unified zoneintegrated areaconsolidated territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona dividida
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
zona dividida
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

no man's land
buffer zone
demilitarized zone (DMZ)
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