commonwealth

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/
US: /ˈkɑːmənˌwelθ/

  1. An independent country or community, especially a democratic republic.

    1. Our commonwealth is a great place to live.
    2. The former colony became a self-governing commonwealth within a few years.

  2. A group of countries or states that have political or economic connections with each other.

    1. The British commonwealth includes many nations.
    2. Joining the commonwealth offered the island new trade opportunities and support.

  3. A state in the United States, such as Massachusetts or Pennsylvania.

    1. Massachusetts is officially a commonwealth.
    2. The commonwealth government manages its own natural resources wisely.

Synonyms

nation republic state federation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "commonwealth" in English means: An independent country or community, especially a democratic republic., A group of countries or states that have political or economic connections with each other., A state in the United States, such as Massachusetts or Pennsylvania..

The phonetic transcription of "commonwealth" is /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmənˌwelθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "commonwealth": nation, republic, state, federation.

Example usage of "commonwealth": "Our commonwealth is a great place to live.". More examples on the page.