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First World

Former term for the industrialized capitalist, or free-market, countries of the West. It was used during the Cold War, along with the classifications Second World (industrialized communist countries) and Third World (non-aligned, developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America). The terms originally denoted political alignment, but later took on economic connotations that are now considered derogatory.

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As far as I know, we are the only First World nation on Earth that does not have a health care system that provides close to universal coverage to its citizens.

LETTERS IN THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

If immigration continues at present levels, America will cease to be a First World nation by 2040.

The Cogs of War by McMenamin, Michael / Reason

On the other hand, he would give the people what every other prosperous First World nation had--a health service, paid out of taxes that had for so long been earmarked for "defense.

To: Bill; Fr: Management; Re: Mind your place by Vidal, Gore / The Progressive

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