1. A geographic region or territory that has achieved advanced economic, industrial, and social development with modern infrastructure, technology, and high standard of living
The developed areas of the country have better access to education and healthcare.
As áreas desenvolvidas do país possuem melhor acesso à educação e saúde.
2. In urban planning, a zone or region that has been built upon with construction, infrastructure, and residential or commercial establishments
The city expanded into previously undeveloped areas.
A cidade se expandiu para áreas antes não desenvolvidas.