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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Naturally, being a human stand-in for a powerful politician—the commander in chief; the leader of the free world, etc.—could be rife with potential errors that not only could reflect poorly on Psaki herself, but even up the chain, creating bad press for the entire administration. —

Jane Thier, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024 Yet, much of the free world has chosen to turn a blind eye, exercising the short-sightedness of those who self-identify as pragmatic. —

Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024 So Tuesday night’s debate should be seen less as Vance facing off with Walz and more as Vance offering a preview of himself as leader of the free world. —

Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024 Ledecky, McIntosh and Titmus have held the 400 free world record within the past 25 months, with Titmus taking it from Ledecky, McIntosh taking it from Titmus and Titmus taking it back with a 3:55.38 last summer at the world championships in Fukuoka, Japan. —

Dave Sheinin, Washington Post, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for free world