noun
underdeveloped country; developing country
Dated and potentially sensitive term; modern usage prefers 開発途上国 (developing country). Still encountered in older texts or historical contexts.
See also: 開発途上国
This report uses the term 'underdeveloped country'.
低開発国への支援は、かつての国際協力の主要課題だった。
Aid to underdeveloped countries was once a major issue in international cooperation.