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underexplored region

[ˌʌndərɪkˈsplɔːrd ˈriːdʒən]
noun phrasepl: underexplored regions
região pouco explorada
1. An area or territory that has not been thoroughly investigated, studied, or visited; a place with limited knowledge or exploration
The Amazon rainforest remains an underexplored region with many undiscovered species.
A floresta amazônica permanece uma região pouco explorada com muitas espécies ainda não descobertas.
2. A field of study or research that has received insufficient attention or investigation
Medieval textile production is an underexplored region in historical research.
A produção têxtil medieval é uma região pouco explorada na pesquisa histórica.
Synonyms
uncharted territoryunexplored areapoorly studied regionlittle-known areafrontier region
Antonyms
well-explored regionthoroughly studied areamapped territorywell-documented region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região pouco explorada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
região pouco explorada
Common in academic and journalistic contexts
São Paulo
região pouco investigada
Alternative phrasing emphasizing scientific investigation
Portugal
região mal explorada
Slightly different phrasing preference in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

terra incógnita (unknown land)
espaço em branco (blank space/unexplored territory)
fronteira do conhecimento (frontier of knowledge)
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