未み開かい国こく

noun

uncivilized country; undeveloped nation

Refers to a country perceived as lacking modern civilization or development. Often used in historical or comparative contexts; can carry a judgmental tone.

• 19世せい紀きのヨーロッパ人じんは、日本にほんを未み開かい国こくと見みなしていた。

  In the 19th century, Europeans regarded Japan as an uncivilized country.

• その探たん検けん家かは未み開かい国こくを旅たびして回まわった。

  The explorer traveled around undeveloped countries.