free world

noun

often capitalized F&W
: the part of the world where democracy and capitalism or moderate socialism rather than totalitarian or Communist political and economic systems prevail

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Cal Bradford is the leader of the free world when the planet is quite literally ending. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025 While things started so well, and this fresh-faced, handsome leader was touted as one of the most promising in the free world, Trudeau’s tenure was ultimately beset by issues surrounding ethics probes, economics and backstabbings. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025 Welcoming China and Russia into the World Trade Organization has not transformed their governments or economies, at least not in ways beneficial to the free world. Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024 In the back seat of the presidential limo was Biden, taking his last ride as leader of the free world. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for free world 

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of free world was in 1940

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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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