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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• First World vs. Third World

Example Sentences

The disappointment of missing out on a first World Cup in 40 years, after well-taken strikes from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean for the hosts in Bergamo, will sting for a while yet.

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It meant Potter, who started the season as West Ham boss, could finish it by leading Sweden to a first World Cup since 2018.

From BBC

It would mean their first World Cup match for 11 years and 253 days would be against Canada on 12 June.

From BBC

Hodgkinson, who supports Manchester United, claimed her first World Indoor Championships 800m title in commanding fashion in Poland last week.

From BBC

For four months now, Italy have known what stands between them and a first World Cup since 2014.

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