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unnamed territory

[/ʌnˈneɪmd ˈterɪtəri/]
nounpl: unnamed territories
território sem nome
1. A geographical area or region that has not been officially named or designated with a formal title
The explorers discovered an unnamed territory beyond the mountains.
Os exploradores descobriram um território sem nome além das montanhas.
2. In political or legal contexts, a region that lacks official administrative designation or sovereignty status
The unnamed territory remained unclaimed by any nation.
O território sem nome permaneceu sem ser reivindicado por nação alguma.
Synonyms
uncharted territoryunknown regionundiscovered landundesignated area
Antonyms
named territorydesignated regionofficial territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território sem nome
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
território inominado
More formal, literary variant used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

uncharted waters
terra incognita
the back of beyond
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