developing country
noun
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 countries
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pluralof developing country.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Conversely, obesity is more common among women, particularly in developing countries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
The two Asian powers have often found common ground at UN climate negotiations, pushing back against Western demands for emissions cuts and arguing that developing countries should not bear the same burden as industrialised nations.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The World Bank makes loans to support infrastructure, business development and other projects in developing countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Many of Delhi's own foreign policy priorities, including multilateralism, a more multipolar world, greater representation for developing countries and freer global trade, align closely with Brics' wider agenda.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
One stated, “In developing countries, people with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis usually die, because effective treatment is often impossible in poor countries.”
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
