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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Voting for president and leader of the free world based on what a TikTok influencer says in 9 seconds.
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Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The war in Ukraine in particular appeared to reinforce the centrality of traditional foreign policy constructs by positioning the United States as the leader of a coalition—centered on its NATO allies—to defend the free world against the threat of Russian aggression.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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
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Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The war in Ukraine in particular appeared to reinforce the centrality of traditional foreign policy constructs by positioning the United States as the leader of a coalition—centered on its NATO allies—to defend the free world against the threat of Russian aggression.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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
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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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