nonaligned nations

Cultural

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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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 • Apr. 24, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022

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 • Feb. 9, 2018

In the years that followed a single, truly global economy was formed – no more blocks or nonaligned nations.

From US News • Oct. 6, 2016

It also broadened its contacts with Southeast Asian neighbors and with nonaligned nations.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

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