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frontier region

[/ˈfrʌn.tɪr ˈriː.dʒən/]
nounpl: frontier regions
região fronteiriça
1. An area of land near or along a border between two countries or territories
The frontier region between the two nations was sparsely populated.
A região fronteiriça entre as duas nações era pouco povoada.
2. A remote or undeveloped area at the edge of settled territory
Pioneers settled in the frontier region seeking new opportunities.
Os pioneiros se estabeleceram na região fronteiriça em busca de novas oportunidades.
3. An area representing the limits of knowledge, technology, or exploration
Quantum physics is at the frontier region of modern science.
A física quântica está na região fronteiriça da ciência moderna.
Synonyms
border regionborderlandfrontier zonefrontier area
Antonyms
interior regionheartlandcentral region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região fronteiriça
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
área de fronteira
Alternative expression sometimes used in commercial/administrative contexts
Portugal
região fronteiriça
Standard term; may also use 'zona de fronteira'

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the frontier of - na fronteira de (something)
push the frontier - ampliar os limites/horizonte
frontier spirit - espírito desbravador
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