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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.
Synonyms
dependent territoriesoverseas territoriescolonial territoriesterritories under foreign controlterritórios dependentesterritórios ultramarinos
Antonyms
autonomous territoriesindependent statessovereign nationsterritórios autônomosestados independentes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
territórios não autônomos
Standard usage in official and academic contexts
Portugal
territórios não autónomos
Portuguese spelling variant using 'autónomos' instead of 'autônomos'
International/UN context
territórios sob tutela
Historical term used for territories under UN trusteeship

Related Idioms & Phrases

under colonial rule
lacking self-determination
dependent on a metropolitan power
sob domínio colonial
carentes de autodeterminação
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