British Empire
geographical name
a former empire consisting of Great Britain and the British dominions and dependencies see commonwealth of nations
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“British Empire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/British%20Empire. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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