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frontier territory

[FRUN-teer TER-i-tor-ee]
nounpl: frontier territories
território de fronteira
1. An area of land near or at the border between countries or regions, often characterized by sparse settlement and underdeveloped infrastructure
The frontier territory between the two nations was largely unexplored.
O território de fronteira entre as duas nações era em grande parte inexplorado.
2. A region at the edge of settled or developed territory, representing the limit of colonization or expansion
During the 19th century, the American frontier territory was pushed westward.
Durante o século XIX, o território de fronteira americano foi expandido para o oeste.
3. An area representing new or emerging fields of knowledge, technology, or development
Artificial intelligence is the frontier territory of modern computing.
A inteligência artificial é o território de fronteira da computação moderna.
Synonyms
border regionborderlandfrontierfrontier zoneperipheral territory
Antonyms
established territorysettled regioninterior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território de fronteira
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
região fronteiriça
Common alternative in business and formal contexts
Portugal
território fronteiriço
Formal or official terminology
General Brazilian
área de fronteira
More colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the frontier
on the frontier
frontier spirit
expand into frontier territory
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