fortified territory
[FOR-tuh-fyd TEHR-uh-tor-ee]
nounpl: fortified territories
território fortificado
1. An area of land that has been strengthened with military defenses such as walls, trenches, or fortifications to resist attack
The medieval castle controlled a fortified territory spanning fifty miles in all directions.
O castelo medieval controlava um território fortificado que se estendia por oitenta quilômetros em todas as direções.
2. A region under military control protected by strategic fortifications and defensive structures
During the war, the army established a fortified territory to protect civilians and strategic resources.
Durante a guerra, o exército estabeleceu um território fortificado para proteger civis e recursos estratégicos.
This term is primarily used in military history, strategic contexts, and academic discussions about medieval and wartime geography. In Brazil and Portugal, it appears frequently in historical documentaries and military strategy texts. The concept relates to important historical periods such as the age of fortresses and colonial expansionism.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to hold a fortified territory
to breach a fortified territory
to establish a fortified territory
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