Dictionary entryCEFR B2adjective

underdeveloped

IPA pronunciation: /ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/

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Russian meaning

недоразвитый, слаборазвитый

English definition

Not fully developed or grown; lacking economic or industrial development.

Example

The region remains underdeveloped with poor infrastructure.

Collocations

underdeveloped country
underdeveloped muscles
underdeveloped economy

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