green line

noun (sometimes initial capital letters)

(in Lebanon) a demarcation line that divides predominantly Christian East Beirut and predominantly Moslem West Beirut.

any similar demarcation line between two hostile communities, as between Greek and Turkish Cypriots in Nicosia.

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Examples from the Web for green line

Contemporary Examples of green line

Now they can make a choice to buy from within the green-line.
Stick a Label On It, Israel
Hannah Weisfeld
October 16, 2012

Historical Examples of green line

Beside that, he wouldn't axcept any accommodashuns short of a green-line sleeper.
The Bad Boy At Home
Walter T. Gray

British Dictionary definitions for green line

green line

noun

(sometimes capitals) a line of demarcation between two hostile communities

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