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terra intacta
[ˈtɛrə ɪnˈtæktə]
noun
feminine
pl: terrae intactae
terra intacta
1.
An unexplored or undiscovered land; virgin territory that has not been visited, mapped, or colonized by humans
The Amazon rainforest still contains areas of terra intacta where indigenous peoples have never been contacted.
A floresta amazônica ainda contém áreas de terra intacta onde povos indígenas nunca foram contatados.
2.
In cartography and historical geography, regions left blank on maps due to lack of exploration or knowledge
Medieval maps often featured terra intacta in the margins, representing unknown lands beyond the known world.
Mapas medievais frequentemente apresentavam terra intacta nas margens, representando terras desconhecidas além do mundo conhecido.
Synonyms
unexplored territory
virgin land
uncharted land
terra incognita
Antonyms
explored territory
charted land
known land
Regional Variations
General Portuguese
terra intacta
Latin term used in academic and geographical contexts
Brazil
terra intacta
Commonly used in environmental and anthropological discussions
Portugal
terra intacta
Used primarily in historical and scientific literature
Related Idioms & Phrases
terra incognita
uncharted waters
the final frontier
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