Majority World in English

Forms: the Majority World [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: So called because it comprises most of the world's population. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Majority World}} the Majority World

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      "glosses": [
        "The Third World; the developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America."
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        ],
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          "Africa",
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        ],
        [
          "Latin America",
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        ]
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          "word": "global majority"
        },
        {
          "word": "Global South"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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}

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  "etymology_text": "So called because it comprises most of the world's population.",
  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "the Majority World",
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      ]
    }
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      "name": "en-proper noun"
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  ],
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  "lang_code": "en",
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  "related": [
    {
      "word": "global majority"
    },
    {
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    }
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      ],
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          "Third World"
        ],
        [
          "developing",
          "developing"
        ],
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          "Asia",
          "Asia"
        ],
        [
          "Africa",
          "Africa"
        ],
        [
          "Latin America",
          "Latin America"
        ]
      ]
    }
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}

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"Majority World" meaning in English

Proper name