1) Former empire
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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a cen...
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The territories around the world colonised by Britain from the seventeenth century. Most are now independent sovereign states. The Commonwealth consists of much of the former British Empire.
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a worldwide system of dependencies—colonies, protectorates, and other territories—that over a span of some three centuries was brought under the ... [210 related articles]
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Empire covering, at its height in the 1920s, about a sixth of the landmass of the Earth, all of its lands recognizing the
United Kingdom (UK) as their leader. It consisted of the Empire of India,...
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The colonies of the British Empire sent more than 2.5 million men to fight for Britain's cause during World War I. India was the largest single provider, contributing nearly 1.3 million men. It is...
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n] - formerly the United Kingdom and all the territories under its control
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noun formerly the United Kingdom and all the territories under its control; reached its greatest extent at the end of World War I; `the sun never sets on the British Empire`
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(World War I) The colonies of the British Empire sent more than 2.5 million men to fight for Britain's cause during World War I. India was the largest single provider, contributing nearly 1.3 million men. It is estimated that Canada sent some 418,000 men overseas, Australia contributed 322...
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Empire covering, at its height in the 1920s, about a sixth of the landmass of the Earth, all of its lands recognizing the United Kingdom (UK) as their leader. It consisted of the Empire of India, four self-governing countries known as dominions, and dozens of colonies and territories. The Empire ...
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a former collective term for the territories under the leadership or control of the British crown, including those in the Commonwealth of Nations and their colonies, protectorates, dependencies, and trusteeships.
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