developing country
dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ ˈkʌntri
developing countries
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Definition of developing country - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

economic statusTECH.nation with a less developed industrial base and low Human Development IndexTECH.
  • Developing countries often face challenges in improving infrastructure and education..
  • Healthcare access remains a major issue in many a developing country.
  • A developing country may struggle with economic instability.
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Expressions with developing

developing worldn.
countries with less advanced economies and lower living standards
Many organizations provide aid to the developing world.
fast-developingadj.
growing or changing very quickly
Fast-developing technology changes our lives every year.
outward-developingadj.
expanding away from a central point
The outward-developing design of the city was unique.
developing solutionn.
liquid chemical used to make an exposed image clearly visible
He mixed fresh developing solution before processing the black-and-white film.
inward-developingadj.
growing towards the center or axis
The plant exhibits an inward-developing growth pattern.
developing agentn.
chemical substance that makes a hidden image appear on film or paper
The technician added the developing agent to bring out the photograph.

Expressions with country

country milen.
long way or great distance
The finish line was a country mile away.
flyover countryn.
central US areas seen as unimportant by coastal residents
Many politicians ignore flyover country during national campaigns.
sister countryn.
nation with a close relationship to another nation
Japan is often considered a sister country to the United States.
country mattersn.
rural affairs or activities
He enjoyed discussing country matters with the local farmers.
go to the countryv.
travel to a rural area
Every summer, they go to the country to relax.
it's a free countryexp.
individuals have the right to make decisions
He can live wherever he chooses; it's a free country.
skip the countryv.
leave a country quickly to avoid trouble
He decided to skip the country to avoid arrest.
without a countryadj.
not belonging to any specific nation or state
The artist felt without a country in the global community.
lifeblood of a countryn.
crucial resource necessary for a country's survival
Water is the lifeblood of a country in arid regions.
the country was agogexp.
being very excited or eager about something happening
The country was agog waiting for the election results!

Terms related to developing country

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Terms with developing country included in their meaning

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industrializationn.
economic development
process of developing industries in a country or region
emerging economyn.
business
country or region with fast economic growth and developing industries and markets
emerging countryn.
business
country with a developing economy that is rapidly growing and integrating into world trade
emerging marketn.
economic growth
market in a developing country with potential for growth

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  1. French:pays en développement, ...
  2. German:Entwicklungsland, ...
  3. Italian:paese in via di sviluppo, ...
  4. Spanish:país subdesarrollado, ...
  5. Portuguese:país em desenvolvimento, ...
  6. Chinese:发展中国家, ...
  7. Japanese:発展途上国, ...
  8. Arabic:دَوْلَة نامِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְדִינָה מִתְפַּתַּחַת, ...
  10. Russian:страна с развивающейся экономикой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:держава, що розвивається, ...
  12. Hindi:विकासशील देश, ...
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