emerging market
A relatively less-developed country or other trading region undergoing significant…A relatively less-developed country or other trading region undergoing significant growth in production, consumption, or foreign investment.
Meaning
2 senses(also, attributive)A relatively less-developed country or other trading region undergoing significant growth in production, consumption, or foreign investment.
(often)New and increasing demand or consumer purchasing activity (for a product or service).
Origin
Popularized by the International Finance Corporation, early 1980s.Popularized by the International Finance Corporation, early 1980s.
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Forms
plural: emerging markets| Singular | emerging market |
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See also
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