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inhabited land

[/ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd lænd/]
nounpl: inhabited lands
terra habitada
1. Land that is occupied or lived in by people
The inhabited land near the coast is more developed than inland areas.
A terra habitada perto da costa é mais desenvolvida do que as áreas do interior.
2. Territory or region where human settlements exist
Archaeologists discovered artifacts in the inhabited land dating back centuries.
Os arqueólogos descobriram artefatos na terra habitada datando de séculos atrás.
Synonyms
settled landpopulated areainhabited territoryhuman settlement
Antonyms
uninhabited landwildernesswastelandbarren land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra habitada
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
terra ocupada
alternative term emphasizing occupation
Portugal
terra povoada
common alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the inhabited world
inhabited quarters
thickly inhabited land
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