third world

third world

noun, often capitalized T&W

Definition of THIRD WORLD

1

: a group of nations especially in Africa and Asia not aligned with either the Communist or the non-Communist blocs

2

: an aggregate of minority groups within a larger predominant culture

3

: the aggregate of the underdeveloped nations of the world

— third world·er \-ˈwər(-ə)l-dər\ noun often capitalized T&W

First Known Use of THIRD WORLD

1963

Rhymes with THIRD WORLD

dreamworld, first world, fourth world, free world, half-world, New World, Old World, real-world