| NOUN | location | free port, free zone | an area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties |
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| location | free port | a port open on equal terms to all commercial vessels |
| Meaning | An area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties. | |
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| Synonym | free zone | |
| Broader | area, country | A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) |
| Spanish | zona franca | |
| Meaning | A port open on equal terms to all commercial vessels. | |
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| Broader | port | A place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country |
| Spanish | puerto franco | |
| Catalan | port franc | |
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