Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commonwealth
Noun
/ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/
Definition
A political community founded for the common good.
Examples
- The Commonwealth of Nations promotes cooperation among its member countries.
- In many places, the term commonwealth is used to describe a state with its own government, such as the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Meaning
The term ‘commonwealth’ refers to a group of people who work together for the benefit of all members, often used in contexts of government and political organization.
Synonyms
- community
- society
- collective
- association
- state
