[ˈkɒmənwɛlθ]

Definitions

1. noun

a political system in which power is held by a group of people or a monarch, but also often associated with a group of states or nations with a shared history or culture, especially the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

“The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of 56 member states, mostly former British colonies.”

2. noun

a state or nation, especially one that is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

“New Zealand is a commonwealth country in the southern hemisphere.”

3. noun

a community or group of people sharing common interests or goals.

“The tech industry is a commonwealth of innovators and entrepreneurs.”

4. verb

to make something common or shared among people.

“The new policy aims to commonwealth education among all regions.”