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distant region

[ˈdɪstənt ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: distant regions
região distante
1. A geographically remote or far-away area; a place that is far in distance
Explorers traveled to distant regions in search of new lands.
Os exploradores viajaram para regiões distantes em busca de novas terras.
2. An isolated or sparsely populated area; a remote locality
The village was located in a distant region, far from any major city.
A aldeia estava localizada em uma região distante, longe de qualquer grande cidade.
Synonyms
remote areafaraway placeisolated regionoutlying areahinterland
Antonyms
nearby areaclose regionlocal areaurban center

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região distante
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
região longe
Colloquial alternative using 'longe' (far)
São Paulo
região afastada
Alternative using 'afastada' (remote/removed)
Portugal
região afastada
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the middle of nowhere
the back of beyond
far and wide
at the ends of the earth
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