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overseas territory

[/ˌoʊvərˈsiːz ˈtɛrətɔːri/]
nounpl: overseas territories
território ultramarino
1. A territory or possession of a country located outside its continental borders, typically across the sea
The United Kingdom has several overseas territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.
O Reino Unido possui vários territórios ultramarinos no Caribe e no Pacífico.
2. A colonial or dependent territory administered by a distant metropolitan country
France maintains several overseas territories that are integral parts of the French Republic.
A França mantém vários territórios ultramarinos que são partes integrantes da República Francesa.
Synonyms
overseas possessiondependent territorycolonial territoryremote territoryforeign territory
Antonyms
mainlandmetropolitan territorydomestic territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território ultramarino
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
território ultramarino
Standard usage; historically refers to former Portuguese colonies
General Brazilian
possessão no exterior
Alternative phrase less commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend one's reach overseas
colonial possession
distant shores
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