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terrestrial sector
[/təˈrestriəl ˈsektər/]
noun
pl: terrestrial sectors
setor terrestre
1.
The portion of Earth's surface or economy related to land-based activities, as opposed to maritime or aerial domains
The terrestrial sector includes agriculture, mining, and land transportation.
O setor terrestre inclui agricultura, mineração e transportes terrestres.
2.
In military or strategic contexts, operations and resources confined to land territories
The military focused its budget on the terrestrial sector.
O militar concentrou seu orçamento no setor terrestre.
3.
Ecological or biological systems and organisms that exist on land rather than in water
The terrestrial sector of the ecosystem supports diverse plant and animal life.
O setor terrestre do ecossistema suporta vida vegetal e animal diversa.
Synonyms
land sector
terrestrial domain
ground sector
Antonyms
maritime sector
aquatic sector
aerial sector
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
setor terrestre
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
setor terrestre
Standard usage, may also use 'domínio terrestre' in military contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
on terra firma
terra firma operations
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