commonwealth

/ˈkɑməˌnwɛlθ/C1Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

n. the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
n. a world organization of autonomous states that are united in allegiance to a central power but are not subordinate to it or to one another

Word forms

Plural: commonwealths

Example sentences

n.
The commonwealth of nations works together to promote peace and development.