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developed countries

[/dɪˈveləpt ˈkʌntriz/]
noun
países desenvolvidos
1. Nations with advanced economies, high levels of industrialization, infrastructure, and living standards; typically characterized by high GDP per capita, advanced technology, and well-established institutions
Developed countries invest heavily in research and development.
Os países desenvolvidos investem muito em pesquisa e desenvolvimento.
2. Nations that have achieved economic maturity and prosperity, often members of organizations like the OECD
Most developed countries have universal healthcare systems.
A maioria dos países desenvolvidos possui sistemas de saúde universal.
Synonyms
advanced economiesindustrialized nationsfirst-world countrieswealthy nationshigh-income countries
Antonyms
developing countriesunderdeveloped countriesleast developed countriesemerging markets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
países desenvolvidos
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese media and government
Portugal
países desenvolvidos
Standard term used in European Portuguese
General
nações industrializadas
Alternative formal expression used in both Brazilian and European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

Global North
first world
OECD nations
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