Commonwealth of Nations
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
Our own great Commonwealth of Nations are nearer to each other than ever before.
From Women and War Work by Fraser, Helen
