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undeveloped area

[/ˌʌndɪˈveləpt ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: undeveloped areas
área não desenvolvida
1. A region or piece of land that has not been built upon or improved with infrastructure, buildings, or modern facilities
The undeveloped area near the coast is protected as a nature reserve.
A área não desenvolvida perto da costa é protegida como uma reserva natural.
2. Territory lacking economic development, industrial facilities, or commercial establishments
The government plans to invest in the undeveloped area to create new jobs.
O governo planeja investir na área não desenvolvida para criar novos empregos.
Synonyms
undeveloped landvacant landraw landwilderness areaunderdeveloped regionrural area
Antonyms
developed areaurban areametropolitan areabuilt-up areadeveloped region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área não desenvolvida
Most common usage
Brazil
zona não urbanizada
Alternative term emphasizing lack of urbanization
Portugal
zona não urbanizada
Preferred in European Portuguese
Brazil
terra bruta
Informal, colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the middle of nowhere
back of beyond
off the beaten path
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