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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For decades, Iran pursued nuclear weapons while remaining the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world—two realities that posed a serious threat to the free world.
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Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Celery juice, raving…and the collapse of the free world by Jennifer Esposito
At her A Rebellious Life substack, actress Jen Esposito addresses the realities of being an artist today, while also offering a dose of inspiration for those under the weight of dark times.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
President Trump is a strong leader of the free world.
—Kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie, CNBC, 22 June 2025
During the holocaust [sic] our grandparents would have been delighted if people in the free world had stood up for them.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Celery juice, raving…and the collapse of the free world by Jennifer Esposito
At her A Rebellious Life substack, actress Jen Esposito addresses the realities of being an artist today, while also offering a dose of inspiration for those under the weight of dark times.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
President Trump is a strong leader of the free world.
—Kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie, CNBC, 22 June 2025
During the holocaust [sic] our grandparents would have been delighted if people in the free world had stood up for them.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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