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inland

[ˈɪn.lænd]
adjective/adverb
interior/do interior
1. Located or situated in the interior of a country, away from the coast
The inland regions of the country are less developed than coastal areas.
As regiões do interior do país são menos desenvolvidas do que as áreas costeiras.
2. Relating to or occurring within a country's borders; domestic
Inland trade refers to commerce conducted within the country.
O comércio interior refere-se ao comércio realizado dentro do país.
3. Moving or directed toward the interior of a country
The ship sailed inland along the river.
O navio navegou rio acima em direção ao interior.
Synonyms
interiorinternaldomesticlandlocked
Antonyms
coastalmaritimeseasideforeign

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interior/do interior
Most common usage for regions away from coast
Rio de Janeiro
interior/sertanejo
Sertanejo used for northeastern inland regions
São Paulo
interior
Standard usage, particularly for São Paulo's interior state regions
Portugal
interior/do interior
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

inland waterway - via navegável do interior
inland revenue - receita interna/impostos domésticos
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