man-made settlements
[/mænˈmeɪd ˈsetəlmənts/]
nounpl: man-made settlements
assentamentos artificiais, povoações construídas pelo homem
1. communities or areas of habitation deliberately created and developed by humans, rather than occurring naturally
The valley is dotted with man-made settlements that have emerged over the past two decades.
O vale está repleto de assentamentos artificiais que surgiram nas últimas duas décadas.
2. urban or rural areas intentionally established for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes
These man-made settlements require extensive infrastructure planning and development.
Estes assentamentos construídos pelo homem exigem um planejamento e desenvolvimento extenso de infraestrutura.
In Brazil, this term is frequently used in discussions about urban development, favela expansion, and government housing programs. The concept is particularly relevant in Brazilian discourse regarding rapid urbanization and informal settlements. In the USA, it appears more commonly in academic and environmental contexts discussing sustainability and land use patterns.
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