nonaligned nations

Cultural  

1. Nations of the Third World that as a group rejected alliance with either the United States or the former Soviet Union.

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Example Sentences

The return of a bloc of nonaligned nations harks back to a period in which leaders of the post-colonial movement resisted having their destinies shaped by imperialism.

From New York Times

But on Wednesday, two militarily nonaligned nations, Finland and Sweden, said they were seriously considering joining the alliance.

From Seattle Times

It has been a key leader of nonaligned nations since it fought its way to independence from France 58 years ago.

From New York Times

Many of the countries known as the G77, a group of nonaligned nations that actually has 134 members, often vote opposite the United States.

From Washington Post

The resolution, strongly backed by African and nonaligned nations, was adopted Thursday by a vote of 94-15 with 65 abstentions.

From Seattle Times