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commonwealth

/ˈkɒmənwɛlθ/

/ˈkɑːmənwɛlθ/

commonwealthnoun

commonwealths

/ˈkɒmənwɛlθ/

/ˈkɑːmənwɛlθ/

Translations

The Commonwealth of Nations is a political association of 56 member states.

Содружество наций — это политическая ассоциация из 56 государств-членов.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of the states in the United States.

Республика Массачусетс — это один из штатов в Соединенных Штатах.

Additional translations

Definitions

A political community founded for the common good.

The commonwealth was established to ensure the welfare of all its citizens.

A self-governing territory associated with another country.

Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States.

An association of sovereign states, usually with historical ties.

The Commonwealth of Nations includes countries that were once part of the British Empire.

The body politic; the people of a nation considered collectively.

He devoted his life to serving the commonwealth rather than his own interests.

Synonyms

commonwealthproper noun

Definitions

The Commonwealth of Nations, a voluntary association of sovereign states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire.

Australia is a member of the Commonwealth.

commonwealthadjective

/ˈkɒm.ən.welθ/

/ˈkɑː.mən.wɛlθ/

Used attributively (e.g., "Commonwealth countries")

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a commonwealth, especially the Commonwealth of Nations.

Commonwealth athletes excelled at the international event.