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economically disadvantaged region

[/ˌɛkənɑːmɪkli dɪsˈædvæntɪdʒd ˈriːdʒən/]
nounpl: economically disadvantaged regions
região economicamente desfavorecida
1. A geographical area characterized by lower levels of economic development, income, employment opportunities, and infrastructure compared to national or regional averages, often requiring targeted government support and investment.
The government launched a development program to support economically disadvantaged regions in the north.
O governo lançou um programa de desenvolvimento para apoiar regiões economicamente desfavorecidas no norte.
Synonyms
underdeveloped regiondepressed arealow-income regioneconomically disadvantaged areaimpoverished regionregion with economic disparities
Antonyms
economically prosperous regiondeveloped regionaffluent areaeconomically advantaged region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região economicamente desfavorecida
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
região carente
Common colloquial alternative in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
região em desenvolvimento
Used when emphasizing development potential
Portugal
região economicamente desfavorecida
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

closing the gap between rich and poor regions
regional economic disparities
rural development initiatives
economic revitalization programs
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