バッファーゾーン

noun

buffer zone

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

• 国こっ境きょう沿ぞいにバッファーゾーンが設もうけられた。

  A buffer zone was established along the border.

• 自し然ぜん保ほ護ご区くの周しゅう囲いにはバッファーゾーンが必ひつ要ようだ。

  A buffer zone is necessary around the nature reserve.