developing country

noun

1. a country having a standard of living or level of industrial production well below that possible with financial or technical aid; a country that is not yet highly industrialized.

developing country

noun

1. a nonindustrialized poor country that is seeking to develop its resources by industrialization

Word History and Origins

Origin of developing country¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

While developing countries as a whole did better, there was wide regional variation, with foreign investment in Africa down 42%.

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Export taxes were once commonplace in developing countries but most, including Argentina, had largely eliminated them by the early 2000s.

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It "may be in response to the growing pushback against China's external surpluses, which many developing countries fear would undermine their own development", he added.

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This includes purchases of mines in developing countries as part of its Belt and Road initiative.

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Ships that emit less would pay less or receive credits, while higher emitters would contribute to a dedicated maritime fund that supports cleaner fuels and assists developing countries most affected by climate change.

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