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pristine land

[PRIS-teen land]
nounpl: pristine lands
terra virgem
1. Land that is in its original, uncultivated, or unspoiled state; natural landscape that has not been significantly altered by human activity
The explorers discovered pristine land untouched by civilization.
Os exploradores descobriram terra virgem intocada pela civilização.
2. An area of land in perfect or immaculate condition, free from contamination or development
Environmental groups work to preserve pristine land for future generations.
Grupos ambientalistas trabalham para preservar terra virgem para as gerações futuras.
Synonyms
virgin landuntouched landunspoiled landwildernessnatural landscape
Antonyms
developed landcontaminated landurban areaindustrialized landpolluted land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra virgem
Most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
terra intocada
Alternative phrase emphasizing untouched nature
Portugal
terra intacta
More formal or literary usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
terra selvagem
Emphasizes wild, natural state

Related Idioms & Phrases

in its natural state
untouched by man
preserved in its original condition
return to nature
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