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uninhabited region
[/ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtɪd ˈriːdʒən/]
noun
pl: uninhabited regions
região desabitada
1.
An area of land with no permanent human residents or settlements
The Amazon rainforest contains vast uninhabited regions.
A floresta amazônica contém vastas regiões desabitadas.
2.
A geographic area devoid of human civilization or development
Explorers ventured into the uninhabited region beyond the mountains.
Os exploradores se aventuraram pela região desabitada além das montanhas.
Synonyms
wilderness
desolate area
remote area
untamed land
barren region
Antonyms
populated region
inhabited area
settlement
urban area
civilization
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
região desabitada
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
área selvagem
Alternative emphasizing wilderness aspect
Portugal
região despovoada
Preferred in Portugal; slightly more formal
Portugal
terra inculta
Archaic or literary usage meaning uncultivated land
Related Idioms & Phrases
middle of nowhere
back of beyond
terra incognita
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