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virgin territory

[ˈvɜːr.dʒən ˈter.ə.tɔːr.i]
nounpl: virgin territories
território virgem
1. An area of land that has not been explored, developed, or used before
The explorers ventured into virgin territory to map the uncharted regions.
Os exploradores adentraram território virgem para mapear as regiões desconhecidas.
2. A field, subject, or area of activity that has not been previously explored or studied
Artificial intelligence was virgin territory for most companies in the 1990s.
A inteligência artificial era território virgem para a maioria das empresas nos anos 1990.
Synonyms
uncharted territoryunexplored landnew frontieruntapped territoryblank slate
Antonyms
established territoryknown territorydeveloped landexplored region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território virgem
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
terra virgem / espaço inexplorado
Both expressions commonly used in business context
Portugal
território virgem / terra virgem
Standard Portuguese usage, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

break new ground
blaze a trail
uncharted waters
whole new ballgame
fresh frontier
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