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union territories

[/ˈjuːnjən ˈterɪtɔːriz/]
nounpl: union territories
territórios da União
1. Federal territories in India that are directly governed by the central government rather than having their own state governments
Delhi is one of India's most important union territories.
Delhi é um dos territórios da União mais importantes da Índia.
2. Administrative divisions in a federal system with special status under direct central authority
The union territories have a different administrative structure compared to regular states.
Os territórios da União têm uma estrutura administrativa diferente em comparação com estados normais.
Synonyms
federal territoriescentral territoriesadministered territories
Antonyms
statesprovinces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
territórios da União
Standard translation used in Brazilian Portuguese academic and governmental contexts
Portugal
territórios federais
Portuguese variant, sometimes preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

union territory status
direct central governance
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