Second World

American  

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. the world's industrialized nations other than the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.

2. the Communist and socialist nations of the world.

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Etymology

Origin of Second World

First recorded in 1965–70

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Second World

The Second World War, meanwhile, inflicted its own deadly toll -- the Soviet Union suffered the highest casualties, with 20-27 million people estimated to have died, both civilians and military.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

In 1972, Okinawa prefecture was returned to Japanese control after United States forces occupied the islands at the end of the Second World War.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

After the Second World War ended, the Allies disposed of tons of ammunition by dumping it into the ocean so it could not fall into the wrong hands.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

For Albano, Trent Park is "on a par in terms of the military intelligence that was gained and... was used by the British government to shorten the length of the Second World War".

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Rather, she carted Joan from place to place as the United States struggled with the end of the Depression and the country’s entry into the Second World War.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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