strukturschwach
Translation
structurally weak, underdeveloped (region)
Examples
Die Regierung fördert strukturschwache Regionen.
The government supports underdeveloped regions.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun a structurally weak region
Similar Words
Synonyms: underdeveloped, economically weak; Antonyms: structurally strong
Etymology
A compound of 'Struktur' (structure) and 'schwach' (weak).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'structure-weak'. This term is frequently used to talk about economically disadvantaged regions.