buffer zone

/ˌbʌfər ˈzoʊn/
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Definitions of buffer zone
  1. noun
    a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
    synonyms: buffer
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    zone
    an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
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