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unexplored terrain

[ˌʌn.ɪkˈsplɔːrd təˈreɪn]
noun phrasepl: unexplored terrains
terreno inexplorado
1. An area of land or region that has not been investigated, studied, or traveled through
The expedition ventured into unexplored terrain in the Amazon rainforest.
A expedição aventurou-se em terreno inexplorado na floresta amazônica.
2. A subject, field, or area of knowledge that has not been thoroughly examined or developed
Artificial intelligence represents unexplored terrain for many businesses.
A inteligência artificial representa um terreno inexplorado para muitos negócios.
Synonyms
uncharted territoryvirgin landuntrodden groundunexplored regionunknown land
Antonyms
explored terraincharted territoryfamiliar groundwell-known area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terreno inexplorado
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
terreno inexplorado / zona virgem
Both terms commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
terreno inexplorado
Standard usage
Portugal
terreno inexplorado / território virgem
Both forms are acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

break new ground
chart new territory
boldly go where no one has gone before
terra incognita
uncharted waters
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