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Definition of British Empire
1. Noun. A former empire consisting of Great Britain and all the territories under its control; reached its greatest extent at the end of World War I; it included the British Isles, British West Indies, Canada, British Guiana; British West Africa, British East Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand. "The sun never sets on the British Empire"
Generic synonyms: Geographic Area, Geographic Region, Geographical Area, Geographical Region
Member holonyms: British West Indies, Canada, Australia, Commonwealth Of Australia, British Isles, British East Africa, British West Africa, Bharat, India, Republic Of India, British Guiana, Co-operative Republic Of Guyana, Guyana, New Zealand
Member holonyms: British West Indies, Canada, Australia, Commonwealth Of Australia, British Isles, British East Africa, British West Africa, Bharat, India, Republic Of India, British Guiana, Co-operative Republic Of Guyana, Guyana, New Zealand
Definition of British Empire
1. Proper noun. (historical) The United Kingdom together with its dominions, colonies, dependencies, trust territories and protectorates; became the Commonwealth of Nations following the independence of many of its constituent countries ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of British Empire
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