1. An area characterized by economic stagnation, high unemployment, low income levels, and limited development opportunities
The government launched programs to help the depressed regions in the northeast.
O governo lançou programas para ajudar as regiões deprimidas do nordeste.
2. A geographic area with reduced economic activity and social development compared to national or regional averages
Many depressed regions struggle with population decline and inadequate infrastructure.
Muitas regiões deprimidas enfrentam declínio populacional e infraestrutura inadequada.