Third World

Definitions

1. 1

   Those countries not aligned with the west or the east during the Cold War.

2. 2

   Developing countries, especially those of Africa, Asia and Latin America.

   • Our district has many immigrants from Third World countries
   • How about — take a deep breath — eliminating the subsidies to American farmers that keep Third World farmers from being able to make a living selling their products?
3. 3

   Any developing country, or a country lacking the perceived internationally respected…

   Any developing country, or a country lacking the perceived internationally respected ideal standards of a society (e.g. sufficient rule of law and internationally respected level of prosperity).

   • In some instances, the U.S.’s performance is downright abysmal, far below foreign countries that are snidely looked-down-upon as “third world.”
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   1. 4

      People of marginalized or exploited races, collectively.

      • Although it has been publicized that 1/3 of the musicians are women of color. these women were chosen without consulting the Third World Women's community.
   2. 5

      Alternative letter-case form of Third World.

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