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dividing line

[/dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ laɪn/]
nounpl: dividing lines
linha divisória
1. A real or imaginary line that separates two areas, territories, or groups
The river serves as a dividing line between the two countries.
O rio serve como uma linha divisória entre os dois países.
2. A boundary or distinction that separates opposing concepts, ideas, or groups of people
There is a clear dividing line between right and wrong.
Há uma linha divisória clara entre certo e errado.
3. A point or factor that creates a critical separation or distinction
The election results revealed a dividing line between urban and rural voters.
Os resultados das eleições revelaram uma linha divisória entre eleitores urbanos e rurais.
Synonyms
boundarydemarcation lineborderfrontierdistinctionseparation
Antonyms
connectionunityjunction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha divisória
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
linha divisória
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
linha divisória
Formal and standard usage; also 'linha de demarcação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
cross the line
toe the line
the fine line between
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