personal union (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrsənl ˈjuːnjən/
Definition
A state of affairs in which two or more sovereign states share the same head of state, but their governments and laws remain separate.
Examples
The union between England and Scotland under James VI of Scotland (James I of England) was a personal union.
The personal union between the crowns of Spain and Portugal lasted from 1580 to 1640.
How to Use personal union
- personal union between X and Y (prepositional phrase)
- Describes the relationship of shared monarchy between two or more specific states. — "The personal union between England and Scotland was established in 1603."
- form a personal union (collocation)
- To create or establish a personal union. — "The two kingdoms formed a personal union upon the accession of the new king."
- end a personal union (collocation)
- To dissolve or terminate a personal union. — "The Act of Union in 1707 ended the personal union between England and Scotland."
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