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1. (n.) British Empire
(formerly) the United Kingdom and the territories under the leadership or control of the British crown.
Etymology: (1595–1605)
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1. (noun) British Empire
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"
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