commonwealth (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/

Definition

A group of countries or states that have a political agreement to work together, often with a shared history or government structure.

Examples

• The Commonwealth of Nations includes 56 member states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire.

• Australia is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth realm.

• The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth.

How to Use commonwealth

commonwealth of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify a particular commonwealth, often a political entity or organization. — "The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union."

Synonyms of commonwealth

Words with a similar meaning to commonwealth:

• federation
• confederacy
• alliance
• union

Antonyms of commonwealth

Words with the opposite meaning to commonwealth:

• separation
• disunity

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