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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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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

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

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

It is a voluntary partnership or brotherhood of free peoples, a Commonwealth of Nations.

From The Character of the British Empire by Ramsay Muir

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