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free territory

[friː ˈtɛrətɔːri]
nounpl: free territories
território livre
1. An area of land that is not under the control of any single nation or is politically independent and autonomous
The city was declared a free territory after the international agreement.
A cidade foi declarada um território livre após o acordo internacional.
2. A region where people have freedom of movement and are not subject to restrictive laws or occupation
The forest became a free territory where refugees could seek shelter.
A floresta tornou-se um território livre onde refugiados podiam procurar abrigo.
3. In historical context, a demilitarized or neutral zone established by international treaty
The Free Territory of Trieste was established after World War II.
O Território Livre de Trieste foi estabelecido após a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Synonyms
independent territoryautonomous regionneutral zonedemilitarized zone
Antonyms
occupied territorydependent territorycolonial territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território livre
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
território livre
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

neutral ground
common ground
international waters
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