free world
noun
variants
often Free World
: 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 the most part, the G7 has proved a useful mechanism for advancing the interests of the free world.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
In the name of fairness and competition, Europe has written laws that leave its citizens as the only people in the free world without access to the most advanced technology.
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Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
Toward the end of the Netflix political thriller, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright) succeeds her husband Frank (Kevin Spacey) as the leader of the free world.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
To America as leader of the free world.
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CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
In the name of fairness and competition, Europe has written laws that leave its citizens as the only people in the free world without access to the most advanced technology.
—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
Toward the end of the Netflix political thriller, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright) succeeds her husband Frank (Kevin Spacey) as the leader of the free world.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
To America as leader of the free world.
—
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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