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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