also: バッファゾーン
A neutral area between opposing forces or conflicting interests, used in political, military, and environmental contexts. The Japanese synonym 緩衝地帯 is more common in formal writing.
See also: 緩衝地帯
A buffer zone was established along the border.
A buffer zone is necessary around the nature reserve.
Rare variant with interpunct and without long vowel marker.
Loanword from English 'buffer zone'.