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virgin field

[ˈvɝ.dʒən fiːld]
nounpl: virgin fields
campo virgem
1. An area of land that has never been cultivated, developed, or explored before
The explorers ventured into the virgin field beyond the mountains.
Os exploradores se aventuraram no campo virgem além das montanhas.
2. A new, undeveloped area of study, research, or business opportunity
Artificial intelligence represents a virgin field for many startups.
A inteligência artificial representa um campo virgem para muitas startups.
3. Land in its natural state, untouched by human activity or cultivation
They discovered virgin fields rich with natural resources.
Eles descobriram campos virgens ricos em recursos naturais.
Synonyms
untouched landunexplored territorypristine landuncultivated fieldwild terrain
Antonyms
developed landcultivated fieldinhabited areaurban area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campo virgem
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
terra virgem
Alternative form commonly used in business and development contexts
Portugal
campo virgem / terra virgem
Both forms are used, with slight preference for 'terra virgem' in formal contexts
General Brazilian
área inexplorada
Used metaphorically for new business or research opportunities

Related Idioms & Phrases

break new ground
uncharted territory
a blank canvas
terra incognita
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