Fourth World

noun

the world's most poverty-stricken nations, especially in Africa and Asia, marked by very low GNP per capita and great dependence upon foreign economic aid.

Fourth World

noun

the poorest countries in the most undeveloped parts of the world in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
the poorest people in developed countries

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Fourth World¹

First recorded in 1970–75

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He won just twice in the final 13 races of last season, but managed to win his fourth world title because of the huge lead he built up when Red Bull were in dominant form in the first five races of the season.

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The car continues to have balance problems which hampered the team last year and meant Verstappen won only two of the final 14 races of last year, before fighting off a late assault from McLaren's Lando Norris to win his fourth world title.

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Perez's performances fell off a cliff, and the team slumped to third in the constructors' championship despite Verstappen winning a fourth world title by 63 points.

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For Hall, it is his fourth World Cup gold in the four-man event, taking three golds during the 2022-23 season.

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The move comes after a weak season for the Mexican, who failed to win a race and finished on the podium only four times as team-mate Max Verstappen won his fourth world title.

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