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antiquated region

[æn-ˈti-kwə-təd ˈrē-jən]
noun phrasepl: antiquated regions
região antiquada
1. An area or territory that is outdated, old-fashioned, or technologically behind; a place that retains characteristics or infrastructure from an earlier historical period
The rural mountainous region remained an antiquated region with minimal modern infrastructure.
A região rural montanhosa permanecia uma região antiquada com infraestrutura moderna mínima.
2. A geographic area considered to be culturally or socially obsolete compared to contemporary standards
Despite economic development nearby, that antiquated region refused to modernize its traditions.
Apesar do desenvolvimento econômico nas proximidades, aquela região antiquada recusava modernizar suas tradições.
Synonyms
outdated regionarchaic regionold-fashioned areabackward regionremote area
Antonyms
modern regioncontemporary areaprogressive regionadvanced territorydeveloped area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região antiquada
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
região ultrapassada
Common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
região arcaica
More formal alternative
Portugal
região arcaica
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck in the past
living in another era
behind the times
a relic of the past
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