free world

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

Origin of free world

First recorded in 1945–50

free-world, adjective

It was pointed out that these objectives have a dual character: strengthening the bloc and weakening the free-world powers.

East-West Trade Trends |Harold E. Stassen
They have a dual character: strengthening the bloc and weakening the free-world powers.

East-West Trade Trends |Harold E. Stassen
The new direction also took into account, even more than ever, the economic and political problems of free-world countries.

East-West Trade Trends |Harold E. Stassen
When the Russians abruptly disappear from markets, free-world importers turn to free-world sources to make up the difference.

East-West Trade Trends |Harold E. Stassen

Free-world imports from Communist China also dropped in the second half of 1953, though not so sharply as exports.

East-West Trade Trends |Harold E. Stassen

Free World

the Free World the non-Communist countries collectively, esp those that are actively anti-Communist