発展途上国
Meanings
1
Standard term for a nation with a less developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index. Often used in economics, politics, and international development contexts. The synonym 開発途上国 is also common.
See also: 開発途上国
Support for developing countries was discussed at the international conference.
In many developing countries, infrastructure development is an urgent task.
Usage patterns
- 〈国〉は発展途上国である[country] is a developing country
This country is still a developing country.
- 発展途上国を支援するto support/aid developing countries
Developed nations have a responsibility to support developing countries.
- 発展途上国から先進国になるto grow from a developing country into a developed one
South Korea grew from a developing country into a developed one.