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discovered land
[dɪˈskʌvərd lænd]
noun
pl: 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 territory
new land
uncharted territory
terra nova
Antonyms
known land
mapped territory
explored 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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