Fourth World

American  

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.

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Fourth World British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of Fourth World

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Having beaten Jamie Joseph to the job, he is tasked with taking the country to its fourth World Cup triumph when the tournament gets under way in Australia next October.

From BBC

Describing himself as "extremely proud and honoured", Rennie said he was "well aware of the expectations and responsibility of the role" as New Zealand bid for a fourth World Cup success.

From BBC

It will be only their fourth World Cup, and their first major tournament since Euro 2000.

From BBC

Honduras, chasing a fourth World Cup appearance and their first since 2014, were stunned 2-0 by Nicaragua in Managua to stand tied atop group C with Haiti, who beat Costa Rica 1-0.

From Barron's

A year ago at this race, Verstappen put himself on the brink of a fourth world title with a quite brilliant comeback drive from 17th on the grid to win.

From BBC