Phrase guide

free zone

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

name

Meaning 1

A variety of groups and individuals practicing Scientology independently of the Church of Scientology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An area within a port where goods may be temporarily stored without paying duty

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: free port

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: area, country

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: taxvrije zone — duty-free area
  • French: zone franche — duty-free area
  • German: Freizone — duty-free area
  • German: Freihandelszone — duty-free area
  • Italian: zona franca — duty-free area
  • Polish: strefa wolnocłowa — duty-free area
  • Portuguese: zona franca — duty-free area
  • Portuguese: zona livre — duty-free area
  • Portuguese: zona indemne — duty-free area