developing world
dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ wɜːld
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Definition of developing world - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

businesscountries with less advanced economies and lower living standards
  • Many organizations provide aid to the developing world.
  • Education is a major challenge in the developing world.
  • Healthcare improvements are vital for the developing world.
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Expressions with developing

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 countryn.
nation with a less developed industrial base and low Human Development Index
Developing countries often face challenges in improving infrastructure and education..
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 world

real worldn.
actual conditions or situations experienced in life
After graduation, he faced the challenges of the real world.
small worldn.
expression of surprise at unexpected connections
I met my cousin in Japan, small world!
dog-eat-dog worldn.
situation where people compete ruthlessly
In the dog-eat-dog world of business, only the strongest survive.
world's endn.
remote or extremely isolated place
They live at the world's end, far from any city..
in a perfect worldadv.
in an ideal situation where everything is perfect
In a perfect world, everyone would have equal opportunities.
it is a small worldexp.
expresses surprise at unexpected coincidences
I met my old friend in Japan. It is a small world!
see the worldv.
travel to many different countries
She dreams of taking a year off to see the world.
the world we live inn.
the Earth and its environment where humans exist
We must protect the world we live in.
what a small worldintj.
used to show surprise at an unexpected connection or coincidence
You know my cousin too? What a small world!
cut off from the worldadj.
physically separated from the surrounding areas
The cabin is cut off from the world by dense forests.

Terms related to developing world

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developindustrializinglow-incometransitionalunderdeveloped

Terms with developing world included in their meaning

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emerging countryn.
business
country with a developing economy that is rapidly growing and integrating into world trade
Manhattan Projectn.
history
US research project for developing atomic bombs during World War II

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  1. French:monde en développement, ...
  2. German:Entwicklungsländer, ...
  3. Italian:mondo in via di sviluppo, ...
  4. Spanish:países en desarrollo, ...
  5. Portuguese:mundo em desenvolvimento, ...
  6. Chinese:发展中国家, ...
  7. Japanese:発展途上国, ...
  8. Arabic:العالَم النامِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הָעוֹלָם הַמִּתְפַּתֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:развивающийся мир, ...
  11. Ukrainian:світ, що розвивається, ...
  12. Hindi:विकासशील दुनिया, ...
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