Definition: Countries that have reached a level of economic achievement through an increase of production, per capita income and consumption, and utilization of natural and human resources.
use with caution: follow text of author; do not confuse with DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; IM; specify country or countries if relevant
ExamplesEuropean Union
Other names Nations, Industrialized; Nations, Developed; Nation, Industrialized; Nation, Developed; Industrialized Nation; Industrialized Country; Developed Nation; Developed Country; Country, Industrialized; Country, Developed; Countries, Industrialized; Countries, Developed; Industrialized Nations; Developed Nations; Industrialized Countries
