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zone of contention

[/zoʊn əv kənˈtenʃən/]
nounpl: zones of contention
zona de contenda
1. An area or region that is disputed, contested, or subject to disagreement between two or more parties
The border region became a zone of contention between the two nations.
A região fronteiriça tornou-se uma zona de contenda entre os dois países.
2. A territory or space where conflicting interests, claims, or opinions clash
Healthcare policy remains a zone of contention in political debates.
A política de saúde permanece uma zona de contenda nos debates políticos.
Synonyms
disputed territorycontested areaarea of conflictbone of contentionpoint of dispute
Antonyms
zone of agreementcommon groundarea of consensus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de contenda
Standard term used in political and legal contexts
Portugal
zona de discórdia
Commonly used alternative emphasizing disagreement
General
área disputada
More general alternative across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bone of contention
point of contention
area of dispute
contested ground
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