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frontier lands

[ˈfrʌntɪər lændz]
nounpl: frontier lands
terras de fronteira
1. Remote or undeveloped regions at the edge of settled territory, typically characterized by sparse population and limited infrastructure
The frontier lands of the American West attracted settlers seeking new opportunities.
As terras de fronteira do Oeste americano atraíram colonos em busca de novas oportunidades.
2. Territorial areas bordering another country or region, often strategically or politically significant
The frontier lands between the two nations remained disputed for centuries.
As terras de fronteira entre as duas nações permaneceram disputadas por séculos.
3. Areas representing the edge or limits of knowledge, exploration, or development in a particular field
Scientists are exploring the frontier lands of quantum physics.
Os cientistas estão explorando as terras de fronteira da física quântica.
Synonyms
borderlandsfrontier regionshinterlandoutbackwilderness
Antonyms
heartlandinteriordeveloped regionsurban centers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terras de fronteira
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
regiões fronteiriças
Alternative common usage in São Paulo state
Portugal
terras fronteiriças
Standard Portuguese usage, slightly more formal
Amazonia
terras de fronteira/regiões de fronteira
Used in context of Amazon border regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the frontier
settle the frontier
frontier spirit
expand into frontier lands
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