ter·ra cog·ni·ta
/ˈtɛrə ˈkɒɡnɪtə/
Part of Speech: Noun phrase
Etymology: Latin, literally “known land.” From terra (“earth, land”) + cognita (“to learn, know, or recognize”).
Definitions
Literal: Land, territory, or a region that is charted, explored, or has become known.
Figurative: A familiar subject, field of study, or domain of experience; a realm where one is knowledgeable or on firm, recognized ground.
Historical Background
Origin in Cartography: The term contrasts with the classical cartographic phrase terra incognita (“unknown land”).
Terra Cognita Today
This gallery is a compilation of photography from experiences that have turned terra incognita into what has personally become terra cognita.