third world
noun
often capitalized T&W
1
: the aggregate of the underdeveloped nations of the world
2
: a group of nations especially in Africa and Asia not aligned with either the Communist or the non-Communist blocs
3
: an aggregate of minority groups within a larger predominant culture
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“Third world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third%20world. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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