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

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

And so, as Queen Elizabeth celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, I, an African, Nigerian, citizen of a former British colony, citizen of the Commonwealth of Nations, rejoice with her.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2022

A separate organization known as the Commonwealth of Nations is a group of 54 countries, almost all of which are former colonies of the United Kingdom, which is primarily focused on promoting democracy and development.

From Reuters • Mar. 24, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2020

Our own great Commonwealth of Nations are nearer to each other than ever before.

From Women and War Work by Fraser, Helen