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anthropogenic landscape

[ænθrəpoʊˈdʒɛnɪk ˈlændˌskeɪp]
nounpl: anthropogenic landscapes
paisagem antropogênica
1. A landscape that has been significantly modified, shaped, or created by human activities and interventions, rather than occurring naturally
The terraced rice fields represent an anthropogenic landscape shaped by centuries of agricultural practice.
Os campos de arroz em terraços representam uma paisagem antropogênica moldada por séculos de prática agrícola.
2. A geographical area where human influence on the natural environment is the dominant factor in determining landscape characteristics
Urban parks are examples of anthropogenic landscapes designed for human recreation and aesthetic purposes.
Parques urbanos são exemplos de paisagens antropogênicas projetadas para recreação humana e fins estéticos.
Synonyms
human-modified landscapeman-made landscapecultural landscapehumanized landscapepaisagem modificada pelo homempaisagem cultural
Antonyms
natural landscapepristine landscapewildernesspaisagem naturalpaisagem intocada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
paisagem antropogênica
Standard usage in academic and environmental contexts
São Paulo
paisagem antropogênica
Common in urban planning and geography studies
Portugal
paisagem antropogénica
Portuguese spelling variant with 'c' instead of 'g'

Related Idioms & Phrases

human footprint on the landscape
shaped by human hands
pegada humana na paisagem
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