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title: "What does the term “Global South” mean?"  
description: "What does the term “Global South” mean?"  
author: "Maya Khoury"  
published: 2026-11-11  
updated: 2026-11-11  
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# What does the term “Global South” mean?



## Answers

### Answer by Ahnkar Misra

It is a broad term for developing and emerging countries, mostly in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and large parts of Asia. It is not strictly about geography. Australia is in the south but is not part of it, while India and China, which are in the northern hemisphere, usually are.

The phrase reflects a shared history of colonialism and a shared desire for a fairer say in global institutions. India often presents itself as a voice of the Global South, especially on issues like climate finance, debt and reform of bodies such as the UN Security Council.


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