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developed zone

[/dɪˈvel.əpt zoʊn/]
nounpl: developed zones
zona desenvolvida
1. An area or region that has achieved advanced infrastructure, economic growth, and modern amenities; typically characterized by industrialization, urbanization, and high standards of living
The developed zone of the city features modern office buildings and shopping centers.
A zona desenvolvida da cidade possui edifícios de escritórios modernos e centros comerciais.
2. In urban planning, a designated area approved for commercial, residential, or industrial development
The municipality zoned this area as a developed zone for future expansion.
O município designou esta área como uma zona desenvolvida para expansão futura.
Synonyms
developed areaurban zonemetropolitan areadeveloped regionindustrialized zone
Antonyms
underdeveloped zonerural areadeveloping zonewilderness arearemote area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona desenvolvida
Standard term used in urban planning and geography
São Paulo
região desenvolvida
Often used interchangeably with zona in business contexts
Portugal
zona desenvolvida
Commonly used in European urban development terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

developed zone of influence
emerging from the developed zone
beyond the developed zone
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