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backward area

[/ˈbækwərd ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: backward areas
área atrasada
1. A region or locality that is less developed economically, socially, or technologically compared to other areas
The government invested in infrastructure projects to develop the backward areas of the country.
O governo investiu em projetos de infraestrutura para desenvolver as áreas atrasadas do país.
2. A district or zone characterized by low literacy rates, poor infrastructure, and limited economic opportunities
Rural backward areas often lack access to quality education and healthcare.
As áreas rurais atrasadas muitas vezes carecem de acesso a educação e saúde de qualidade.
Synonyms
underdeveloped areadisadvantaged regionless developed areadepressed areaarea atrasadaregião subdesenvolvida
Antonyms
developed areaadvanced regionprosperous areaárea desenvolvidaregião avançada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área atrasada
Common term used in official government and development contexts
São Paulo
região subdesenvolvida
Alternative term frequently used in academic and policy discussions
Portugal
zona subdesenvolvida
Portuguese variant; 'zona' is preferred over 'área' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

close the development gap
bridge the inequality
development of underprivileged areas
fechar a lacuna de desenvolvimento
reduzir a desigualdade regional
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