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developed area

[/dɪˈveləpt ˈɛəriə/]
nounpl: developed areas
área desenvolvida
1. A region or zone that has undergone significant economic, industrial, and infrastructural growth with advanced facilities, services, and technology
The developed area near the city center attracts many businesses and residents.
A área desenvolvida perto do centro da cidade atrai muitos negócios e residentes.
2. In real estate and urban planning, a section of land that has been improved with buildings, roads, utilities, and other infrastructure
The company invested in purchasing land in a developed area to build their headquarters.
A empresa investiu na compra de terras em uma área desenvolvida para construir sua sede.
Synonyms
urban areadeveloped zonebuilt-up areaurbanized region
Antonyms
undeveloped arearural areawildernessunderdeveloped region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área desenvolvida
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
área urbanizada
Common alternative emphasizing urbanization
Portugal
área desenvolvida
Standard Portuguese usage, may also use 'zona urbana'

Related Idioms & Phrases

built-up area
developed region
urban sprawl
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