noun
Abbreviation of 発展途上国. Common in news and formal writing.
See also: 発展途上国
途上国への経済支援が議論された。
Economic support for developing countries was discussed.
多くの途上国では、インフラ整備が急務だ。
In many developing countries, infrastructure development is an urgent task.
Antonym: developed country.
Abbreviation of 発展途上国 (developing country), formed by dropping 発展 (development).