no-go area

/ˈnoʊ ˌgoʊ ˈɛriə/
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Definitions of no-go area
  1. noun
    an area that is dangerous or impossible to enter or to which entry is forbidden
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    type of:
    area, country
    a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
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