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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Before the civil ceremony, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, “wearing the field-gray tunic of a Second World War Nazi officer, was not recognized” and prevented from entering the town hall, Norman wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 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
He described it as "a state visit for the ages, the most significant since his grandfather George VI's visit in 1939 on the eve of the Second World War".
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Deighton also authored a number of historical books about the Second World War and, as a cookery writer, helped to introduce French cuisine to the UK.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
In the Second World War, the British assembled thousands of so-called interceptors—mostly women—whose job it was to tune in every day and night to the radio broadcasts of the various divisions of the German military.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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