British Empire

Imperialism: This is a policy or ideology by which a nation extends its power by acquiring territories. It can be done through direct conquest or by establishing economic and political dominance over other countries.

Colonialism: This refers to the practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Commonwealth: A political association of 54 member states, nearly all former territories of the British Empire. The chief institutions of the organisation are the Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Foundation.