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região marginalizada

[ʁe'ʒiãw mɑɾ.ʒi.na'li.za.da]
nounfemininepl: regiões marginalizadas
marginalized region
1. An area or territory that has been socially, economically, or politically excluded from mainstream society and development
The marginalized region lacked access to basic services and infrastructure.
A região marginalizada carecia de acesso a serviços básicos e infraestrutura.
2. An underdeveloped or disadvantaged area characterized by poverty, poor conditions, and limited opportunities
Many families living in marginalized regions struggle to find employment.
Muitas famílias que vivem em regiões marginalizadas lutam para encontrar emprego.
NYC Slang
hood, ghetto, underprivileged neighborhood
Synonyms
região desfavorecidaárea deprivadaregião periféricazona excluídaregião carente
Antonyms
região desenvolvidaárea privilegiadaregião prosperazona abastada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região marginalizada
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
favela
Colloquial term for marginalized urban areas
São Paulo
periferia
Common term for marginalized suburban regions
Portugal
bairro desfavorecido
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

à margem da sociedade (on the margins of society)
regiões esquecidas (forgotten regions)
periferias urbanas (urban peripheries)
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