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domestic land

[/dəˈmɛstɪk lænd/]
nounpl: domestic lands
terra doméstica
1. Land within a country's own borders, as opposed to foreign or overseas territories
The government invested in domestic land development rather than colonial expansion.
O governo investiu no desenvolvimento de terra doméstica em vez de expansão colonial.
2. Land used for residential, agricultural, or domestic purposes within one's own nation
Farmers focused on improving domestic land productivity.
Os agricultores se concentraram em melhorar a produtividade da terra doméstica.
Synonyms
home territorynational landinternal territorydomestic territoryhomeland
Antonyms
foreign landoverseas territorycolonial landexternal territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra doméstica
Standard usage referring to national territory
São Paulo
terra doméstica / território nacional
Both terms commonly used in business and agricultural contexts
Portugal
terra doméstica / território nacional
Standard usage in governmental and administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it domestic (resolve matters within one's own country)
domestic soil (one's own country's land)
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