plural of world record

Any characteristic or accomplishment that exceeds all other instances of that characteristic or accomplishment. / (sports) The world's best score or time for a certain event.

plural of world war

(slang, derogatory) Wal-Mart / A fictional or hypothetical large theme park.

Alternative spelling of third-world

Alternative spelling of worldview

Of or from the Third World.

(historical, politics) Those countries aligned with the West during the Cold War, particularly in contrast to those aligned with the East (Second World).

(historical, politics) Those countries not aligned with the west or the east during the Cold War. / (sometimes derogatory) The developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Those countries aligned with the East during the Cold War, particularly in contrast to those aligned with the West (First World).