Buffer Zone (Noun)
Meaning
A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The United Nations established a buffer zone between the warring countries to prevent further clashes and allow for peace negotiations to take place.
- To reduce tensions between the two rival nations, diplomats proposed creating a buffer zone along their shared border.
- The demilitarized zone served as a buffer zone between the opposing forces, helping to prevent the outbreak of war.
- After years of conflict, the international community intervened to establish a buffer zone between the two factions, providing a safe haven for civilians to return home.
- The proposed buffer zone would not only separate the warring parties but also provide a secure corridor for humanitarian aid to reach affected populations.