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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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 11 May 2026
Bloomberg adds that Italian health care costs a few thousand dollars per year, and living in the south offers distinct tax benefits, such as a 7% flat annual tax for foreign retirees who move to smaller towns in less developed areas.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
If successfully developed and mass-produced, GÜÇHAN could provide Türkiye with greater operational independence while also increasing its ability to export future aircraft without foreign approval requirements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
For Agnos, the towns of Antalya and Marmaris stand out for having a more traditional, less developed feel than Bodrum.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Measles, largely gone for decades in the developed world, has come roaring back.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 11 May 2026
Bloomberg adds that Italian health care costs a few thousand dollars per year, and living in the south offers distinct tax benefits, such as a 7% flat annual tax for foreign retirees who move to smaller towns in less developed areas.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
If successfully developed and mass-produced, GÜÇHAN could provide Türkiye with greater operational independence while also increasing its ability to export future aircraft without foreign approval requirements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
For Agnos, the towns of Antalya and Marmaris stand out for having a more traditional, less developed feel than Bodrum.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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“Developed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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