1. A geographical region characterized by economic hardship, high unemployment, poverty, and limited development opportunities
The government allocated funds to revitalize the depressed area.
O governo alocou fundos para revitalizar a área deprimida.
2. A region with lower economic indicators compared to national or regional averages
Many depressed areas suffer from inadequate infrastructure and services.
Muitas áreas deprimidas sofrem com infraestrutura e serviços inadequados.