terra incognita

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Noun terra incognita has 1 sense

unknown, unknown region, terra incognita - an unknown and unexplored region; "they came like angels out the unknown"
--₁ is a kind of region

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Terra Incognita

Noun:

1. An unknown or unexplored territory; an area that is uncharted or unfamiliar.

Sample sentence: Explorers ventured into the terra incognita in search of undiscovered lands.

Adjective:

1. Relating to a region or place that is unknown or unexplored.

Sample sentence: He had a strong desire to explore terra incognita lands and uncover their mysteries.

Latin Phrase:

1. Latin for "unknown land" or "unmapped land".

Sample sentence: Cartographers of the past often marked uncharted areas on their maps as terra incognita.

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