developing country — a country that has a lower level of material well-being, industrialization, and economic development compared to developed countries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a country that has a lower level of material well-being, industrialization, and economic development compared to developed countries
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈkʌntri/
Example Sentences
- The smartphone was invented in a developed country but is now mostly manufactured in developing countries.
- His dating life is like a developing country - full of potential but still working out the basic infrastructure.
- Climate change affects developing countries disproportionately despite their lower carbon emissions.
developing country
NOUN[/dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈkʌntri/]
a country that has a lower level of material well-being, industrialization, and economic development compared to developed countries
Roads, schools, and hospitals rise fast across a developing country.
As mist stops enveloping, the village keeps developing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound noun emerged as an economic term in the mid-20th century. 'Develop' derives from the French 'développer', meaning 'to unfold' or 'to unfurl', while the present participle 'developing' conveys the sense of 'in the process of advancement or growth'. The term became standardized in economic discourse to distinguish nations progressing toward industrialization from already-developed nations.
Breakdown
develop (from French développer, meaning 'to unfold' or 'to expand') + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action) + country (a sovereign nation or political entity).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The smartphone was invented in a developed country but is now mostly manufactured in developing countries.”
“His dating life is like a developing country - full of potential but still working out the basic infrastructure.”
“Climate change affects developing countries disproportionately despite their lower carbon emissions.”
“My cooking skills are still in developing country status - lots of room for growth!”
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