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free world


free world

noun, often capitalized F&W

Definition of FREE WORLD

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

First Known Use of FREE WORLD

1949

Rhymes with FREE WORLD

dreamworld, first world, fourth world, half-world, New World, Old World, real-world, third world

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