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

This weekend they return to Los Angeles for two sold-out shows at BMO Stadium for their fourth world tour, dubbed Seventeen Right Here.

From Los Angeles Times

Although Norris was closing in slowly in the intervening period, and did so again with victory in the sprint race in Sao Paulo on Saturday before the chaotic events of a soaking Sunday, Verstappen’s fourth world championship never really looked under that much threat.

From BBC

Max Verstappen climbed up from 17th on the grid to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, one of his greatest victories taking him to the brink of a fourth world title.

From BBC

Their reward: a fourth World Series appearance in eight years.

From Los Angeles Times

As the Dodgers head to their fourth World Series in eight years, holding up their accomplishment to that of their brethren 59 years ago provides both a contrast and a comparison.

From Los Angeles Times