What is another word for British Empire?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈɪtɪʃ ˈɛmpa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

The term "British Empire" has been used to describe Britain's global power and influence in the world from the 16th to the 20th century. Synonyms for this phrase include "British Commonwealth," "British dominion," "Imperial Britain," and "Greater Britain." While the British Empire was once seen as a powerful and prosperous entity, today it is often viewed critically for its colonialism, exploitation, and oppression of indigenous peoples. Nonetheless, the legacy of the British Empire endures in many ways, including its impact on language, culture, and political institutions across the globe.

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What are the hypernyms for British empire?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with British empire

  • However much we may sympathize with a small nation confronted by a big and powerful neighbours, we cannot in all circumstances undertake to involve the whole British Empire in a war simply on her account.
    Neville Chamberlain
  • I received an OBE from the Queen, which probably doesn't mean anything in America but is quite nice in England - the Order of the British Empire for services to drama.
    Joan Collins
  • Canada evolved within the British Empire: it inherited the Parliamentary system, the Cabinet system and all the other features of the British constitutional system which had been in place, for the most part, for several centuries before Canada was even thought of.
    Stockwell Day
  • The reason is that a military defeat of Britain will bring about the disintegration of the British Empire. This would not be of any benefit to Germany.
    Franz Halder
  • The first condition of success for the League of Nations is, therefore, a firm understanding between the British Empire and the United States of America and France and Italy that there will be no competitive building up of fleets or armies between them.
    Arthur Henderson

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