Economic Disparities Terminology

adjective unfair or unjust

adverb inequitably

• The distribution of resources in the country is inequitable, with certain regions receiving much more than others.
• It's not fair that some students get more opportunities than others, it's just inequitable.
• The way they divide up the chores in that house is totally inequitable.
• In the game of life, some people are dealt a much more inequitable hand than others.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'underdeveloped' describes something that has not reached a desired level of development.

• The underdeveloped countries struggle with inadequate infrastructure and limited access to education.
• The underdeveloped areas don't have many fancy buildings or big shopping malls.
• The underdeveloped regions are pretty behind the times.
• His underdeveloped social skills made it difficult for him to make friends.

adjective describing something that is not located in or characteristic of a large city or urban area

• The non-metropolitan areas of the country often face different challenges than urban areas.
• People from non-metropolitan areas tend to have a different lifestyle compared to city dwellers.
• Small towns and non-metropolitan areas can sometimes feel a bit boring for young people.
• In the grand scheme of things, the non-metropolitan regions play a crucial role in balancing out the country's development.