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virgin ground

[ˈvɜr.dʒən graʊnd]
nounpl: virgin grounds
terra virgem
1. Land that has never been cultivated, developed, or used for agriculture
The farmers discovered virgin ground beyond the mountains suitable for planting crops.
Os agricultores descobriram terra virgem além das montanhas adequada para o plantio de colheitas.
2. An area of activity or knowledge that has not yet been explored or exploited
The startup saw artificial intelligence as virgin ground for innovation.
A startup viu a inteligência artificial como terra virgem para inovação.
3. Unexplored or undeveloped territory, literally or figuratively
Space exploration represents virgin ground for future generations.
A exploração espacial representa terra virgem para as futuras gerações.
Synonyms
untouched landunexplored territorypristine landuncultivated landundeveloped ground
Antonyms
developed landcultivated groundexplored territorysettled area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra virgem
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
terra virgem
Standard usage in business and agricultural contexts
Portugal
terra virgem
Used similarly in European Portuguese for both literal and figurative meanings

Related Idioms & Phrases

break new ground
uncharted territory
unexplored frontier
fresh start
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