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frontier zone

[/ˈfrʌntɪər zoʊn/]
nounpl: frontier zones
zona de fronteira
1. A geographical area located along or near an international border, often characterized by limited government control, sparse population, or strategic importance
The frontier zone between the two countries was heavily militarized.
A zona de fronteira entre os dois países era altamente militarizada.
2. An area of exploration, development, or innovation that represents new or uncharted territory
Artificial intelligence is considered a frontier zone in modern technology.
A inteligência artificial é considerada uma zona de fronteira na tecnologia moderna.
Synonyms
border zoneborder regionborderlandfrontier regiondemilitarized zone (DMZ)
Antonyms
interiorheartlandestablished territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de fronteira
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
zona fronteiriça
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the frontier
on the frontier
frontier spirit
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