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wealthy region

[WEL-thee REE-jun]
nounpl: wealthy regions
região rica
1. An area or geographical territory with high concentration of wealth, resources, and economic prosperity
Silicon Valley is considered one of the wealthiest regions in the United States.
O Vale do Silício é considerado uma das regiões mais ricas dos Estados Unidos.
2. A district or zone characterized by affluent inhabitants and substantial economic development
The wealthy region attracted numerous multinational corporations and investments.
A região rica atraiu numerosas corporações multinacionais e investimentos.
Synonyms
affluent areaprosperous regionrich areadeveloped region
Antonyms
poor regionimpoverished areaunderdeveloped regiondisadvantaged area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região rica
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
região abastada
Also commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
região abastada
Preferred term in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
área próspera
Alternative expression emphasizing prosperity

Related Idioms & Phrases

land of milk and honey
golden region
cradle of wealth
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