Commonwealth — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. The Commonwealth of Nations, a loose confederation of nations based around the former British Empire.

   Examples

   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.

   More examples (1)

   As a Commonwealth citizen, you are eligible to vote in United Kingdom elections.

2. The Commonwealth of England (1649–1653); the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland (1653–1660).

   Usage

   • UK usage
   • Historical

   Synonyms

   ProtectorateInterregnum

   Examples

   Near-synonyms: Protectorate; Interregnum

3. Australia, the Commonwealth of Australia, often referring to its federal government.

   Usage

   • Australia

   Examples

   Mr. Martin was found guilty of defrauding the Commonwealth by making false welfare claims.

4. Kentucky, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, often referring to its government.

   Usage

   • in Kentucky

5. Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, often referring to its government.

   Usage

   • in Massachusetts

6. Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, often referring to its government.

   Usage

   • in Pennsylvania

7. Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, often referring to its government.

   Usage

   • in Virginia

Proper noun

1. A barangay of Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

2. A barangay of Rosario, Northern Samar, Philippines.

3. A barangay of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.