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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To America as leader of the free world.
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CBS News, 31 May 2026
And yet, despite being afforded a strong-enough platform to deliver a main character worth seeing, Fraser can’t begin to find the gravitas required to believably lead the free world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Maintaining our position as leaders of the free world carries the responsibility of defending human rights and democracy across the globe.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The United States is clearly willing to fight to defend Western civilization and the free world.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
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CBS News, 31 May 2026
And yet, despite being afforded a strong-enough platform to deliver a main character worth seeing, Fraser can’t begin to find the gravitas required to believably lead the free world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Maintaining our position as leaders of the free world carries the responsibility of defending human rights and democracy across the globe.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The United States is clearly willing to fight to defend Western civilization and the free world.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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