unmodernized
[/ˌʌnˈmɒdərnaɪzd/]
adjective
não modernizado
1. not updated with modern methods, equipment, or technology; lacking modernization
The unmodernized factory still uses equipment from the 1960s.
A fábrica não modernizada ainda usa equipamento dos anos 1960.
2. remaining in an outdated or traditional state without contemporary improvements
The unmodernized village had no electricity or running water.
A aldeia não modernizada não tinha eletricidade nem água encanada.
3. resistant to or untouched by modern development and change
Many unmodernized regions in the countryside maintain traditional ways of life.
Muitas regiões não modernizadas no interior mantêm formas tradicionais de vida.
In Brazil, the term 'não modernizado' often refers to infrastructure gaps between urban centers and rural regions, reflecting ongoing discussions about development disparities. In the USA, it may be used to describe historic preservation areas or communities that intentionally resist modern changes for cultural reasons.
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