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remote territories

[rɪˈmoʊt ˈterɪtɔːriz]
noun
territórios remotos
1. Geographically isolated or distant areas of land under political control, far from urban centers or centers of power
The remote territories of the Amazon rainforest are sparsely populated.
Os territórios remotos da floresta amazônica são pouco populados.
2. Outlying regions that are difficult to access due to distance, terrain, or infrastructure limitations
The government struggled to provide services to the remote territories.
O governo teve dificuldade em fornecer serviços aos territórios remotos.
Synonyms
distant territoriesisolated regionsoutlying areasfrontier landsperipheral regions
Antonyms
urban centerspopulated areasmetropolitan regionsdeveloped zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
territórios remotos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
territórios remotos
Standard usage
São Paulo
territórios remotos
Standard usage
Portugal
territórios remotos
Standard usage; may also use 'regiões remotas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the middle of nowhere
back of beyond
ends of the earth
territories beyond the pale
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