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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America once led with these ideals, and in turn was recognized as the leader of the free world.
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Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The result is less attack surface, higher cost for adversaries and more resilience for the free world.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This is the workplace of the leader of the free world.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The leader of the free world and his second in command are far from the only people who have chimed in on the famous couple’s engagement.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The result is less attack surface, higher cost for adversaries and more resilience for the free world.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This is the workplace of the leader of the free world.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The leader of the free world and his second in command are far from the only people who have chimed in on the famous couple’s engagement.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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