Legal Definitions - Third World

Definition: Third World refers to developing countries that are not aligned with major powers, such as Western democracies (First World) or countries that were formerly part of the Soviet bloc (Second World). This term primarily refers to their political status, rather than their economic status.

Examples:

• African countries that are not aligned with major powers
• Asian countries that are not aligned with major powers

These examples illustrate how Third World countries are not part of the major power blocs in the world. They may be underdeveloped, but the term Third World is more about their political status and alignment.