Second World

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. the world's industrialized nations other than the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.
2. the Communist and socialist nations of the world.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Second World¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Ramirez continues his fine streak at his new weight, winning a second world title in only his second fight at cruiserweight.

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The woman on the other end of the phone was Nicola Nash, a forensic researcher from the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre in Gloucester, who ordinarily works to identify victims from the First and Second World Wars.

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"It's crucial we remember not just the big wars like the Second World War, the Falklands, Afghanistan, or Iraq, but all the conflicts and peacekeeping missions that don't always make the headlines," he said.

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"There is hardly a building that is not damaged. And large areas looked like Stalingrad after the Second World War. You cannot fathom how intense this indiscriminate bombing has been on this trapped population," he said.

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Ronan was on the Graham Norton sofa talking about her new role in Sir Steve McQueen's Blitz where she plays Rita, a mother searching for her son as the Second World War ravages London.

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