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