free world

noun

often capitalized F&W
: the part of the world where democracy and capitalism or moderate socialism rather than totalitarian or Communist political and economic systems prevail

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If examined objectively, without pettiness, NATO is a strategic bargain for the U.S. and a bulwark for the free world. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 No later than 180 days after that, free and democratic elections should be held to ensure the will of the people and the trust of the free world. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 But the complications with the clock ticking and the fate of the free world at stake are all part on the frenzied fun. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 Gratitude is owed to the heroic Ukrainian soldiers who shed their blood in defense of the values of the free world. Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for free world

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First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of free world was in 1940

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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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