1. Geographic areas or territories that operate with autonomy and self-governance, free from external control or administration
The peace agreement established several independent zones in the disputed region.
O acordo de paz estabeleceu várias zonas independentes na região disputada.
2. Areas designated for specific purposes that function separately and independently from surrounding regions
The company created independent zones for different departments to improve efficiency.
A empresa criou zonas independentes para diferentes departamentos a fim de melhorar a eficiência.