| Term | Definition |
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1st world |
U.S. and allies were considered this during the cold war |
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2nd world |
U.S.S.R. and it's allies were considered this during the cold war |
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3rd world militarily |
All countries not allied with the 1st and 2nd world |
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3rd world economically |
developing nations with little technology |
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3rd world politically |
dictatorial, or with tribal leadership |
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3rd world geographically |
Most often below the equator |
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3rd world culturally |
Usually very tribal |
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3rd world racially |
Most often people of color |
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3rd world psychologically |
Usually holding a victim mindset because of the imperial age |