resource curse
A phenomenon in which nations or regions rich in natural resources tend to become…A phenomenon in which nations or regions rich in natural resources tend to become politically unstable and/or economically stagnant.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A phenomenon in which nations or regions rich in natural resources tend to become politically unstable and/or economically stagnant.
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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