First World

First World

1. (historical, politics) Those countries aligned with the West during the Cold War, particularly in contrast to those aligned with the East (Second World).
2. (informal) Wealthy, developed nations, contrasted with the Third World.

   Synonym: Global North

   first-world problems

3. (Hopi religion) Synonym of Tokpela

The entire concept of ranking countries in this way is deprecated except in its historical senses; see Third World § Usage notes.

• Fourth World
• Second World
• Third World