non-autonomous territories
[/nɑn ɔːˈtɑnəməs ˈterətɔːriz/]
nounpl: non-autonomous territories
territórios não autônomos
1. Territories that are not self-governing and remain under the political control or sovereignty of another nation or international authority
Puerto Rico and Guam are considered non-autonomous territories of the United States.
Porto Rico e Guam são considerados territórios não autônomos dos Estados Unidos.
2. Geographical areas designated by the United Nations as lacking full self-determination and independence in their political affairs
The UN maintains a list of non-autonomous territories that require monitoring for human rights and development.
A ONU mantém uma lista de territórios não autônomos que requerem monitoramento de direitos humanos e desenvolvimento.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under colonial rule
lacking self-determination
dependent on a metropolitan power
sob domínio colonial
carentes de autodeterminação
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