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strategic artery

[strə-ˈtē-jik ˈär-tə-rē]
nounpl: strategic arteries
artéria estratégica
1. A vital transportation route, waterway, or passage that is of critical importance to military, economic, or political interests
The Strait of Hormuz is considered a strategic artery for global oil trade.
O Estreito de Ormuz é considerado uma artéria estratégica para o comércio global de petróleo.
2. A key infrastructure or supply line essential to the functioning of a nation or organization
The highway system serves as a strategic artery for the nation's economy.
O sistema de estradas serve como uma artéria estratégica para a economia da nação.
Synonyms
vital routestrategic corridorcritical passagewaykey arterylifeline
Antonyms
peripheral routesecondary passage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
artéria estratégica
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
artéria estratégica
Common in business and political discourse
Portugal
artéria estratégica
Used in geopolitical and economic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

lifeline of the nation
umbilical cord of trade
artery of commerce
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