de·vel·oped
di-ˈve-ləpt 
dē-
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
developed
2 of 2past tense and past participle of develop
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Adjective
The disease is almost unheard of in developed countries.
The younger plant has a less developed root system.
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San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 14 May 2024
But the focus of Xi Thought on soft power is the less developed, less wealthy, and often undemocratic parts of the world.
—Steve Tsang, TIME, 11 May 2024
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Adjective
The more developed and populous region from Playas de Tijuana to Ensenada is generally viewed as safer, while the more remote coastline south of Ensenada is considered more of a risk.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 14 May 2024
But the focus of Xi Thought on soft power is the less developed, less wealthy, and often undemocratic parts of the world.
—Steve Tsang, TIME, 11 May 2024
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developed. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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developed
adjective
de·vel·oped
di-ˈvel-əpt
: having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
a developed country
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