buffer zone meaning

UK /ˈbʌfə zəʊn/ US /ˈbʌfɚ zoʊn/ 3 syllables

buffer zone (noun): a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict.

Definition of buffer zone

  1. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

    Synonyms: buffer

    Type of: zone

How to pronounce buffer zone

buffer zone is pronounced /ˈbʌfə zəʊn/ in British English and /ˈbʌfɚ zoʊn/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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