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.