Meaning & use
LDC
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An abbreviation for "least developed country," a designation used by the United Nations for nations with the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development.
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The trade agreement offered reduced tariffs to help LDCs compete in global markets.
Several LDCs received debt relief as part of an international development initiative.
A note on using this word
The United Nations reviews and updates the official LDC list periodically, based on criteria including income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.
Words with a similar meaning
least developed country
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Words with an opposite meaning
developed country
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