Commonwealth of Nations

American  

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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Example Sentences

She oversaw her nation trying to carve out a new place in the world, and she was instrumental in the emergence of the Commonwealth of Nations, now a grouping comprising 56 countries.

From Reuters • Sep. 18, 2022

As his mother’s casket journeyed to Edinburgh, Charles met with the secretary-general of the Commonwealth of Nations, the association of former British colonies, and later held a reception for ambassadors from those nations.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2022

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

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

The Irish Free State/Saorstat Eireann is a co-equal member of the Community of Nations forming the British Commonwealth of Nations.

From The Irish Constitution Explained by Darrell Figgis by Figgis, Darrell