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discovered land

[dɪˈskʌvərd lænd]
nounpl: discovered lands
terra descoberta
1. Land or territory that has been found or explored for the first time by explorers or outsiders
Columbus claimed the discovered land as part of the Spanish empire.
Colombo reivindicou a terra descoberta como parte do império espanhol.
2. Previously unknown or unmapped territory
The explorers were excited about the newly discovered land.
Os exploradores estavam entusiasmados com a terra recém-descoberta.
Synonyms
unexplored territorynew landuncharted territoryterra nova
Antonyms
known landmapped territoryexplored region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra descoberta
Common usage in historical and geographical contexts
São Paulo
território descoberto
More formal, academic usage
Portugal
terra descoberta
Historical term related to Portuguese Age of Discovery (Era dos Descobrimentos)

Related Idioms & Phrases

Age of Discovery
terra incognita
uncharted waters
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