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Third-Worldism

Third-Worldism noun: the socialist practice of supporting Third-World countries, especially in their struggle for liberation from colonial powers.

Noun

Third-Worldism (uncountable)

  1. The socialist practice of supporting Third-World countries, especially in their struggle for liberation from colonial powers.

Origin of Third-Worldism

From Third World + -ism.

Questions about Third-Worldism

What does Third-Worldism mean?
Third-Worldism means the socialist practice of supporting Third-World countries, especially in their struggle for liberation from colonial powers.
What part of speech is Third-Worldism?
Third-Worldism is a noun.

Words near Third-Worldism in the dictionary

  1. third-worlder
  2. third-worlders
  3. third-worldian
  4. third-worldians
  5. third-worldish
  6. Third-Worldism
  7. Third-Worldist
  8. Third-Worldists
  9. Third-Worldization
  10. thirdborn
  11. thirdborns

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