Second World
Americannoun
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the world's industrialized nations other than the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.
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the Communist and socialist nations of the world.
Etymology
Origin of Second World
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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“Of course he also refers to the Second World War, and he does refer to Stalin—but not that much. Far more often he talks about the great Russian czars.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"In my opinion, Høybråten is the politician who has done the most for public health in Norway since the Second World War," said Wisløff.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The benchmark S&P 500 index jumped by 9.5% - one of its largest single-day gains since the Second World War.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
During the Second World War, Anna Freud and her colleagues documented that children separated from caregivers suffered deeper and more enduring trauma than those exposed to bombing itself.
From Slate • Jan. 29, 2026
“Wasn't radar invented in the Second World War?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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