Fourth World

noun

1. the world's most poverty-stricken nations, especially in Africa and Asia, marked by very low GNP per capita and great dependence upon foreign economic aid.

Fourth World

noun

1. the poorest countries in the most undeveloped parts of the world in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

2. the poorest people in developed countries

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fourth World¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

They lost last month to Slovakia in only their fourth World Cup qualifying defeat.

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Ivory Coast will secure a fourth World Cup appearance, and first since 2014, if they win and Gabon lose.

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McLaughlin-Levrone went close to the controversial 40-year women's 400m world record, while compatriot Lyles emulated Jamaican great Usain Bolt with a fourth consecutive world 200m title and Kipyegon won a historic fourth world 1500m title.

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Faith Kipyegon stormed to a historic fourth world 1500m title as the Kenyan great extended her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

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A fourth world record of 2025 by Duplantis is the most occasions he has improved the mark in a single year in his career, which seemingly continues with no limit in sight.

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