developing nation

Industrializing poor country

A developing nation is a country with lower economic output and living standards compared to industrialized nations—typically characterized by limited infrastructure, lower income levels, and less advanced technology.

The term replaced "Third World" as the preferred neutral designation: Foreign aid flows primarily to developing nations.

Also called developing country.

Opposites
economic development status

developing nationdeveloped country

Economically advanced, industrialized nation

economic powerhouse

global power and influence

developing nationsuperpower

Dominant nation or magical ability

great power · world power · hegemon

human development indicators

developing nationwelfare state

Government-funded citizen support system

Family

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