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

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

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2022

Their visit to the region 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. 20, 2022

The country gained independence in 1973 but remains a voluntary member state of Britain’s Commonwealth of Nations, and English is the official language here.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2018

In 1962, Jamaica, formerly ruled by Britain, became an independent dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2018

In the meantime, the British Government has suggested to the Dominions a meeting of the Imperial Conference for the purpose of adopting a policy of the British Commonwealth of Nations regarding the Protocol of Geneva.

From The Geneva Protocol by Miller, David Hunter