free world

American  

noun

(often initial capital letters)

1. the nations of the world that function chiefly under democratic and capitalistic systems rather than under totalitarianism or Communism.

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Free World British  

noun

1. the non-Communist countries collectively, esp those that are actively anti-Communist

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Other Word Forms

• free-world adjective

Etymology

Origin of free world

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

“A lot has been shown to the world about what our allies would be willing to do for the United States of America when we undertake an effort of this scope on behalf of the free world,” Hegseth said.

From Los Angeles Times

We too belonged to that wide free world.

From Literature

It is in the interest of the free world, including the U.S., that India become better able to defend itself against Chinese depredation.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We are at the beginning of what is going to unfold to be a dramatic new chapter in the way that the free world sources and trades in critical minerals," US energy secretary adviser Mike Kopp said at Mining Indaba.

From Barron's

Who says every political leader in the free world is unpopular?

From The Wall Street Journal