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the Third World
noun
uk /ˌθɜːd ˈwɜːld/ us /ˌθɝːd ˈwɝːld/
the countries of Africa, South America, and Asia that have less developed industries: 第三世界
She does a lot of work in the Third World.她在第三世界国家做了大量工作。
a Third World country/economy第三世界国家／经济
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Third World | American Dictionary
Third World
noun[ U ]
us/ˈθɜrd ˈwɜrld/
world history
the countries in the world whose economies are least developed
Third World | Business English
Third World
noun[ S ]
ECONOMICS old-fashionedukus
a name for the poorer countries of the world, for example some of those in Africa, South America, and Asia, that have less developed industry than other countries, and in which many people are poor:
The term "Developing World" is now considered to be more acceptable than "Third World".
The bank has long sought to foster growth in the Third World by financing state-owned industries.
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