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backward region

[ˈbækwərd ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: backward regions
região atrasada
1. An area or locality that is considered less developed economically, technologically, or socially compared to more advanced regions
The backward region lacked modern infrastructure and educational facilities.
A região atrasada carecia de infraestrutura moderna e instalações educacionais.
2. A geographic area characterized by lower levels of industrialization and economic development
Government initiatives aimed to improve conditions in backward regions.
As iniciativas governamentais visavam melhorar as condições nas regiões atrasadas.
Synonyms
underdeveloped regionless developed areaeconomically disadvantaged regionremote area
Antonyms
developed regionadvanced areaprosperous regionmetropolitan area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região atrasada
Standard term used in economic and social contexts
Rio de Janeiro
região atrasada
Common in official documents and media
São Paulo
região atrasada
Used in urban development discussions
Portugal
região atrasada
Used in EU regional development contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the gap
close the divide
level the playing field
bring up to speed
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