Second World

American

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

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

Etymology

Origin of Second World

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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In a battle with arch-rivals Mercedes, Auto Union won the title with the great Bernd Rosemeyer in 1936, won five races against Mercedes' seven in 1937, while the legendary Tazio Nuvolari won races for them in 1938 and 1939 before the Second World War brought racing to a halt.

From BBC

French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast coming into view -- a first major trophy with Real Madrid, and a second World Cup triumph.

From Barron's

Bea earned her second World Cup podium this season, finishing third at Copper Mountain, Colo., in December.

From Los Angeles Times

Liu was the second world champion competing for the United States on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

In February 2023, far-right groups from across Europe gathered in Budapest to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

From BBC

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