First World

American  

noun

1. the major industrialized non-Communist nations, including those in Western Europe, the United States, Canada, and Japan.

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Etymology

Origin of First World

First recorded in 1970–75

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Example Sentences

Credit must also go to Will Jacks, who struck three important sixes in the last over of England's innings to finish 39 not out, and Liam Dawson, who took 2-21 from his four overs in his first World Cup match aged 35.

From BBC

Witkoff, Eric and Don Jr. are preparing to host the first “World Liberty Forum” on Feb. 18, with speakers including Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and several top U.S. officials and Republican senators.

From The Wall Street Journal

It hosted the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing last August, and its brands, including Unitree Robotics and UBTech Robotics, provide serious competition for U.S. manufacturers.

From Barron's

Kirsty Muir has had her struggles since reaching the Olympic final four years ago – including recovering from a torn ACL – but the 21-year-old Scot comes to Italy on the back of winning X Games gold in January and her first World Cup gold last year.

From BBC

The 21-year-old Scot returned from a torn ACL to win her first World Cup gold last year but would face high-class competition with the likes of reigning Olympic and world champion Mathilde Gremaud, China's superstar Eileen Gu and Italy's emerging 18-year-old talent Flora Tabanelli.

From BBC