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Commonwealth of Nations

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noun

  1. a voluntary association of independent nations and dependent territories linked by historical ties (as parts of the former British Empire) and cooperating on matters of mutual concern, especially regarding economics and trade.


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The British Commonwealth of Nations currently has 54 countries in its membership.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2022

Their visit takes place nearly four months after Barbados voted to become a republic, cutting ties with Britain's monarchy but remaining part of the British-led Commonwealth of Nations.

From Reuters • Mar. 22, 2022

Others in attendance at the palace were Commonwealth of Nations Secretary-General Patricia Scotland and athletes who are gearing up to compete in the Games.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2021

Canada, a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, might make an appropriate part-time home.

From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2020

Antigua and Barbuda:   The islands of Antigua and Barbuda became an   independent state within the British Commonwealth of Nations in   1981.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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