transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌndə(r)dɪveləpt ]
An underdeveloped country or region does not have modern industries and usually has a low standard of living. Some people dislike this term and prefer to use developing .
Underdeveloped countries should be assisted by allowing them access to modern technology.
...public-health problems in the underdeveloped world.
= developing
≠ developed
ADJ : usu ADJ n