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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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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

A special link to Britain endured through the Commonwealth of Nations, which the Queen led.

From BBC Sep. 9, 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

Tonga became a constitutional monarchy in 1875 and a British protectorate in 1900; it withdrew from the protectorate and joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1970.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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