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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To which we were all relieved that the next leader of the free world had a sizable disco stick.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
An irate phone call from the leader of the free world does appear to be the quickest way to provoke a change of heart from a leader seemingly unmoved by increasing international criticism.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
But when there is a genuine hunger to cast off the chains of oppressive regimes, as happened during the Arab Spring, the free world should offer support.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
Iran is no longer a nuclear threat to Israel, the Middle East, and the free world.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
An irate phone call from the leader of the free world does appear to be the quickest way to provoke a change of heart from a leader seemingly unmoved by increasing international criticism.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
But when there is a genuine hunger to cast off the chains of oppressive regimes, as happened during the Arab Spring, the free world should offer support.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
Iran is no longer a nuclear threat to Israel, the Middle East, and the free world.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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