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developing economy

[dɪˈveləpɪŋ ɪˈkɑːnəmi]
nounpl: developing economies
economia em desenvolvimento
1. An economy of a country that has a lower standard of living and GDP per capita compared to developed nations, characterized by ongoing industrialization and infrastructure development
Brazil is considered a developing economy with significant growth potential.
O Brasil é considerado uma economia em desenvolvimento com grande potencial de crescimento.
2. A nation's economic system that is transitioning from agricultural-based to industrial-based production
Many African countries are classified as developing economies.
Muitos países africanos são classificados como economias em desenvolvimento.
Synonyms
emerging economyemerging marketless developed country (LDC)underdeveloped economygrowth economy
Antonyms
developed economyadvanced economymature economyindustrialized economy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
economia em desenvolvimento
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and academia
São Paulo
economia em desenvolvimento
commonly used in business and financial contexts
Portugal
economia em desenvolvimento
standard usage, sometimes also 'país em vias de desenvolvimento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

emerging market economy
rapidly developing economy
BRICS economy
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