English Explanatory Dictionary

emerging market

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A relatively less-developed country or other trading region undergoing significant growth in production, consumption, or foreign investment.
  2. New and increasing demand or consumer purchasing activity (for a product or service).

Word forms

emerging market emerging markets

Etymology

Popularized by the International Finance Corporation, early 1980s.

Related words

BRIC
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