Latin
- Terra Australis (southern land), hypothetical continent appearing on maps from the 15th to the 18th century
- Terra incognita, unknown land, for regions that have not been mapped or documented
- Terra nullius, land belonging to no one, nobody's land, empty or desolate land
- Terra pericolosa, dangerous land, for regions believed likely to put travelers in jeopardy
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