free world
noun
the nations of the world that function chiefly under democratic and capitalistic systems rather than under totalitarianism or Communism.
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Free Worldnounthe non-Communist countries collectively, esp those that are actively anti-Communist
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Origin of free world
First recorded in 1945–50
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The leader of the free world wasn’t all that different from us.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable. He devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world," Netanyahu said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
A little boy can walk out of a house on Fourth Street in the middle of small-town Kansas, and he can end up leading armies that will save the free world from tyranny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
It also made him a kingpin and punched his ticket to serve as co-leader of the free world for several months.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2025
“This is an offense directed at our very existence,” the prosecutor said of Abel’s mission in America, “and through us at the free world and civilization itself.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
The mission of the Foundation for a Smoke Free World, which Philip Morris started in 2017, is to reduce deaths and diseases caused by smoking.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
“That means ensuring the Free World continues to lead when it comes to AI innovation combined with sensible guardrails for AI use.”
From Washington Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
In 2015, Trump announced his run for the presidency set to the tune of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World."
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2023
Neil Young even filed a legal case to stop the campaign using his track Rocking In The Free World.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2021
“I’ve got the weight of the Free World on my shoulders and you want me to start World War III?”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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