Definition of "emerging" []

• Newly formed or just coming into prominence; emergent: emerging markets; the emerging states of Africa. (adjective)

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• "Avoid the term emerging nations because those newly adapting to market economics usually have long been sovereign states."
• "The term "emerging" is used loosely among fund managers."
• "With Wall Street again emerging from the bear cave, morbid fear of double dip is fading in the wake of upside corporate reports."