Third-world

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or from the Third World.
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of third-world. alt-of, alternative

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apatheticautonomouscentristevenfreewheelingimpartial

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"Algeria is a third-world country."

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