this side of the sea
prepositionformal/ɐkɐ̃j̃ ˈmaɾ/rare
a·quém-mar
Definition
On this side of the sea; in the metropolitan or continental territory (as opposed to overseas territories).
The colonies were administered from the government this side of the sea.
His influence extended this side of the sea.
Common collocations
mainland territorieshome interests
Etymology
Locução prepositiva formada por "aquém" + "mar".