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distant region
[ˈdɪstənt ˈriːdʒən]
noun
pl: 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 area
faraway place
isolated region
outlying area
hinterland
Antonyms
nearby area
close region
local area
urban 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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