Commonwealth
proper nounproper nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ//
- United Kingdom/[ˈkɒmənˌwelθ]/
- United States//ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ//
- /[ˈkɔːmənˌwelθ]/
The Commonwealth of Nations, a loose confederation of nations based around the former British Empire.
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The Commonwealth of Nations, a loose confederation of nations based around the former British Empire.
Mozambique joined the Commonwealth in 1995, although it had not been a part of the British Empire.
Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, being former British colonies, are the only Southeast Asian member countries of the Commonwealth.
As a Commonwealth citizen, you are eligible to vote in United Kingdom elections.
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historicalThe Commonwealth of England (1649–1653); the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland (1653–1660).
Near-synonyms: Protectorate; Interregnum
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Australia, the Commonwealth of Australia, often referring to its federal government.
Mr. Martin was found guilty of defrauding the Commonwealth by making false welfare claims.
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Kentucky, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, often referring to its government.
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Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, often referring to its government.
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Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, often referring to its government.
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Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, often referring to its government.
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A barangay of Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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A barangay of Rosario, Northern Samar, Philippines.
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A barangay of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.
Commonwealth · The Commonwealth of Nations, a loose confederation of nations based around the former British Empire.
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