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degraded territory

[dɪˈɡreɪdɪd ˈterɪtɔːri]
nounpl: degraded territories
território degradado
1. Land or region that has deteriorated in environmental quality, productivity, or ecological value due to overuse, pollution, erosion, or mismanagement
The degraded territory required extensive restoration efforts to restore its natural habitat.
O território degradado exigiu esforços extensivos de restauração para recuperar seu habitat natural.
2. An area that has lost its original ecological functions and biodiversity
Deforestation has transformed vast regions into degraded territory unsuitable for wildlife.
O desmatamento transformou vastas regiões em território degradado inadequado para a vida selvagem.
Synonyms
degraded landwastelandimpoverished soileroded terraindamaged ecosystem
Antonyms
pristine territoryprotected areafertile landhealthy ecosystemwell-preserved land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território degradado
Standard usage in environmental and agricultural contexts
Portugal
território degradado
Common in environmental policy and conservation discourse
Brazil (Technical)
terra degradada
Alternative form used in technical and scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

land restoration
environmental rehabilitation
ecological recovery
soil rehabilitation program
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