An association of independent, sovereign states most of which formerly constituted the British Empire.

(government, politics) A political entity (a state) associated with a particular cultural entity (a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.

Alternative form of First Nation

(Canada) The indigenous peoples of Canada (typically not including Inuit or Metis); Indians. / (Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region.

plural of First Nation

An Indian settlement or band. / (Canada, usually in the plural) The indigenous peoples of Canada (not including Inuit or Metis). / (Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region.

(usually in the plural) Of or pertaining to a First Nation or the First Nations.

(political science) Unifying the people or peoples within a state so that it remains politically stable and viable in the long run.

Any of the four constituent nations (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) that make up the United Kingdom

(soccer) A biennial European football tournament pitting similarly-ranked teams against each other, serving as qualification for the European Championship