noun
Fourth World
Refers to the most underdeveloped, marginalized, or stateless nations and peoples, often used in geopolitical or sociological contexts.
第四世界に属する国々は、国際社会から取り残されがちだ。
Countries belonging to the Fourth World tend to be left behind by the international community.
Third World refers to developing nations, while Fourth World refers to the most marginalized or stateless populations.
Compound of 第四 (fourth) and 世界 (world), a direct translation of the English term 'Fourth World'.