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lonely terrain

[ˈloʊnli təˈreɪn]
noun phrasepl: lonely terrains
terreno solitário
1. An isolated, remote, or sparsely populated geographical area or landscape
The hikers ventured into the lonely terrain of the desert.
Os caminhantes se aventuraram pelo terreno solitário do deserto.
2. A desolate or uninhabited region lacking human presence or civilization
The lonely terrain of the mountains was breathtaking but eerie.
O terreno solitário das montanhas era de tirar o fôlego, mas sinistro.
Synonyms
desolate landscapeisolated terrainremote wildernessbarren landuninhabited area
Antonyms
populated areaurban landscapecrowded terraininhabited region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno solitário
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
terra desabitada
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
terreno isolado
Common alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the middle of nowhere
back of beyond
off the beaten path
remote reaches
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