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/
Korean meaning: 선진국에 비해 물질적 복지, 산업화, 경제 발전 수준이 낮은 국가
Korean pronunciation: 디**벨**러핑 **컨**트리
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
a country that has a lower level of material well-being, industrialization, and economic development compared to developed countries
As mist stops enveloping, the village keeps developing!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 중반 경제학 용어로 등장한 복합명사입니다. 'develop'는 프랑스어 'développer'에서 유래되어 '펼치다, 전개하다'의 의미를 가지며, 현재진행형 'developing'은 '발전하고 있는 중'이라는 뜻입니다.
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📝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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