underdevelopment
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/ˌʌndərdɪˈveləpmənt/
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/ˌʌndədɪˈveləpmənt/
A state where a place is not advanced in areas like industry, economy, or technology.
The region has been facing issues of poverty and underdevelopment for years.
這個地區多年來一直面臨貧困和發展不足的問題。