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

Examples of free world in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Riding on the laurels of military success in Iran, Netanyahu and Trump envision themselves as guardians of the free world. —Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, Time, 7 July 2025

If America relinquishes its leadership of the free world, our economy, our security, and our future will be in peril. —Michael R. Pompeo, National Review, 9 June 2025

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. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for free world

• lifeworld
• unfurled
• curled
• furled
• hurled
• knurled
• swirled
• twirled
• whirled
• whorled
• netherworld
• otherworld