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naval district

[/ˈneɪvəl ˈdɪstrɪkt/]
nounpl: naval districts
distrito naval
1. An administrative division of a country's navy responsible for naval operations, defense, and governance of a specific geographic area or region
The naval district commander oversees all military naval activities in the region.
O comandante do distrito naval supervisiona todas as atividades navais militares da região.
2. A designated maritime zone under the jurisdiction and control of a naval authority
The First Naval District includes the ports along the northern coast.
O Primeiro Distrito Naval inclui os portos ao longo da costa norte.
Synonyms
naval zonemaritime districtnaval command area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distrito naval
Standard term used in Brazilian Navy administration
Portugal
distrito naval
Used in Portuguese naval administrative structures

Related Idioms & Phrases

under naval district jurisdiction
naval district headquarters
naval district commander
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