Meaning Of The Word Underdeveloped

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underdeveloped
An underdeveloped country or region does not have modern industries and usually has a low standard of living. Some people prefer to use the term developing.

underdeveloped in American English
not developed to the proper or desirable degree; specif., so inadequately developed economically and industrially as to have a relatively low standard of living
adjective: improperly or insufficiently developed

underdeveloped in British English
adjective: immature or undersized

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