noun
- plural of commonwealth; nations or states founded on law and united by compact for the common good
- plural of commonwealth; self-governing political units, especially former British colonies
Examples
- Several commonwealths joined together to form a trade alliance.
- The British Commonwealth includes many former colonies that are now independent commonwealths.
- Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are both officially called commonwealths rather than states.
- The meeting brought together representatives from various commonwealths.
- These commonwealths share similar legal systems and democratic values.
- The organization promotes cooperation among member commonwealths.