Commonwealth

The republican government established in England in 1649 after the execution of Charles I.

A voluntary association of independent countries whose members cooperate as equals. It developed from the British Empire but is not a system of British rule.

A voluntary association of countries, many of which were formerly part of the British Empire.

An association of countries, many formerly part of the British Empire, which maintained links with Britain and one another.

A voluntary association of countries linked through their historical relationship with Britain, including many former parts of the British Empire.

An association of independent countries, many of which were formerly part of the British Empire.

An association of countries linked historically to the British Empire, including Britain and many independent former colonies.