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expansive region

[ɪk-ˈspan-sɪv ˈri-dʒən]
nounpl: expansive regions
região expansiva
1. A geographic area characterized by growth, development, or the tendency to spread outward in territory or influence
The expansive region of the Amazon basin covers multiple countries.
A região expansiva da bacia amazônica cobre múltiplos países.
2. An area with wide, open spaces or broad boundaries
The expansive region of the Great Plains stretches across North America.
A região expansiva das Grandes Planícies se estende por toda a América do Norte.
3. In business or economics, a territory experiencing rapid growth or economic expansion
Southeast Asia is considered an expansive region for technology startups.
O Sudeste Asiático é considerado uma região expansiva para startups de tecnologia.
Synonyms
growing regiondeveloping areaexpanding territoryvast territory
Antonyms
contracting regiondeclining areashrinking territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região expansiva
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for geographic or economic contexts
Portugal
região em expansão
More commonly used in European Portuguese; literal translation preferred
General
território em desenvolvimento
Alternative phrase emphasizing development aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

expanding horizons
spreading wings
growing territory
breaking new ground
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