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remote region
[rɪˈmoʊt ˈriːdʒən]
noun
pl: remote regions
região remota
1.
A geographically isolated or distant area with limited accessibility and sparse population
The remote region was difficult to reach by road.
A região remota era difícil de alcançar por estrada.
2.
An area far from urban centers and modern infrastructure
Scientists conducted research in a remote region of the Amazon.
Cientistas conduziram pesquisas em uma região remota da Amazônia.
Synonyms
isolated area
distant region
outlying area
wilderness
hinterland
região isolada
zona rural afastada
interior
Antonyms
urban center
metropolitan area
city
centro urbano
área metropolitana
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
região remota
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zona afastada
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
região isolada
Common in regional news and documentation
Portugal
zona remota
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the middle of nowhere
back of beyond
off the beaten path
fora do alcance
longe de tudo
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