developing country
Noun: A developing country is a nation characterized by a lower standard of living, an underdeveloped industrial base, and a low Human Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries. It is typically in the process of industrialization and economic growth, with a significant portion of its workforce often engaged in agriculture. The term implies an ongoing effort to improve social and economic conditions.
The term is used as a countable noun to classify nations within global economic and developmental contexts. It is often used in contrast with terms like "developed country" or "industrialized nation."
Examples: * The international organization provides aid to many developing countries. * Access to clean water remains a critical issue in that developing country. * Economists study the growth patterns of developing countries.
- Emerging Market: While related, this term often refers to a developing country with more advanced economies and financial markets that are integrating into the global economy. Not all developing countries are considered emerging markets.
- Least Developed Country (LDC): This is a specific United Nations classification for the most severely impoverished and vulnerable developing countries.
- Development (n): The process of growth, progress, or advancement.
- Economic development is a key goal.
- Developed (adj): Having advanced infrastructure and a high standard of living.
- She moved from a developing to a developed nation.
- Underdeveloped (adj): Less commonly used today, sometimes considered pejorative; it implies a lack of development.
- (Historical/Contextual) The report described the region's underdeveloped infrastructure.
- Emerging nation: Emphasizes the process of growth and increasing global integration.
- Less-developed country (LDC): A more formal synonym, often used in technical or academic reports.
- Global South: A geopolitical term (not strictly economic) often encompassing many developing countries located primarily in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Developed country: A nation with a high level of economic development and infrastructure.
- Industrialized nation: A country with a mature, complex economy based on industry and services.
- Advanced economy: A synonym for a developed country, emphasizing economic sophistication.
- Sustainable development: Economic development conducted without depleting natural resources, a key concept for developing countries.
- Foreign aid/Development assistance: Financial or technical help given by developed nations to developing countries.
- Digital divide: The gap between those with access to modern information technology and those without, often pronounced between developed and developing countries.
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a country that is poor and whose citizens are mostly agricultural workers but that wants to become more advanced socially and economically
