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native territory

[/ˈneɪtɪv ˈterɪtɔːri/]
nounpl: native territories
território nativo
1. The geographical area or region that is the original or natural homeland of a person, group, or indigenous people
The native territory of the Amazon tribes has been protected by law.
O território nativo das tribos amazônicas foi protegido por lei.
2. An area where a person or animal was born and naturally belongs
Birds return to their native territory during breeding season.
Os pássaros retornam ao seu território nativo durante a época de reprodução.
Synonyms
homelandancestral landindigenous territorynative landaboriginal territory
Antonyms
foreign territoryoccupied territorycolonized land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território nativo
Standard usage, commonly used in legal and anthropological contexts
São Paulo
terra natal indígena
Alternative phrasing emphasizing indigenous context
Portugal
território originário
More formal alternative used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on one's native territory
reclaim native territory
respect native territory
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