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occupied land

[/ˈɒkjupaɪd lænd/]
noun phrasepl: occupied lands
território ocupado
1. Land that is under the control or possession of a military force, government, or other power, typically as a result of invasion, conquest, or conflict
The occupied land was disputed between the two nations.
O território ocupado era contestado entre as duas nações.
2. Territory that is inhabited or controlled by settlers from another country or region
Indigenous peoples were displaced from occupied land.
Os povos indígenas foram deslocados do território ocupado.
3. An area of land that is currently inhabited or in use
The occupied land was developed into residential areas.
O território ocupado foi desenvolvido em áreas residenciais.
Synonyms
territoryoccupied territoryconquered landdisputed landseized land
Antonyms
unoccupied landfree landliberated territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra ocupada
Common term used in legal and political contexts
Portugal
território ocupado
Preferred in formal and diplomatic discourse
General
zona ocupada
Used in military or geographic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

occupied territory
under occupation
military occupation
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