crown colony
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
crown colony (plural crown colonies)
- (historical) A British colony ruled by a governor appointed by the monarch.
Usage notes[edit]
- Any remaining crown colonies have been called British Overseas Territories since 2002.
- Not to be confused with crown dependencies.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
class of British colony
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