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settled territory

[/ˈsɛtəld ˈtɛrətɔri/]
nounpl: settled territories
território habitado
1. An area of land that has been populated and established with permanent human settlements, infrastructure, and governance structures
The settled territory expanded westward as more colonists arrived.
O território habitado expandiu-se para oeste conforme mais colonos chegavam.
2. A region with established borders and jurisdiction, typically recognized in law or by treaty
The dispute arose over the boundaries of the settled territory.
A disputa surgiu sobre os limites do território habitado.
3. Land that has been designated or legally recognized as occupied and under control by a particular group or nation
International law recognizes this as a settled territory under their sovereignty.
O direito internacional reconhece isto como um território habitado sob sua soberania.
Synonyms
inhabited territorypopulated areaoccupied territoryestablished region
Antonyms
unsettled territorywildernessuninhabited landfrontier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território habitado
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
território ocupado
Alternative usage emphasizing occupation/control
Portugal
território povoado
Common in European Portuguese, emphasizing population

Related Idioms & Phrases

stake a claim
claim territory
established boundaries
recognized jurisdiction
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