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neglected territory

[nɪˈɡlɛktɪd ˈtɛrətɔːri]
nounpl: neglected territories
território negligenciado
1. An area, region, or field that has been ignored, overlooked, or given insufficient attention, resources, or care
Rural areas remain a neglected territory in terms of infrastructure development.
Áreas rurais continuam sendo um território negligenciado em termos de desenvolvimento de infraestrutura.
2. A subject, topic, or area of study that has received little academic or professional focus
Medieval women's literature was a neglected territory until recent decades.
A literatura medieval feminina era um território negligenciado até décadas recentes.
Synonyms
overlooked areaunderserved regionignored domainuntapped fieldunexplored area
Antonyms
well-developed areaestablished territorythriving regionfocal pointpriority area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território negligenciado
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
área abandonada
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
território negligenciado
Formal usage in academic and business contexts
Portugal
território descurado
Preferred term in Portuguese European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave someone/something out in the cold
fall through the cracks
off the beaten path
blind spot
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