English Dictionary

First World

固有名詞

歴史的 くだけた表現

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

日本語の意味

冷戦時代において、西側陣営に属し、経済的・政治的に先進国とされた国々（東側陣営の国々と対比される意味）を指す用語。

During the Cold War, many developing countries were pressured to choose between aid from the First World and support from the Eastern bloc.

冷戦中、多くの発展途上国は、西側諸国からの援助と東側ブロックからの支援のどちらかを選ぶよう圧力を受けた。

意味（1）

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

意味（2）

(informal) Wealthy, developed nations, contrasted with the Third World.

first-world problems

意味（3）

(Hopi religion) Synonym of Tokpela