the Commonwealth
noun
1
: a U.S. state
—used officially of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
the Commonwealth of Kentucky
2
: the countries that were once part of the British Empire
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But what about the main questline, secondary quests, factions, and the Commonwealth as another giant map to explore and conquer?
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Back on the court, Louisville-area holiday tournaments, including the King of the Bluegrass and the Queen of the Commonwealth, are scheduled to get underway later this week.
—Rich Barak, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Dec. 2025
She has been arraigned on a felony charge of custodial interference, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office in Jefferson County.
—Sydney Bishop, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
The festive season is an opportunity for the king to remind the nation and the Commonwealth of the important role the monarchy has played in soft-power diplomacy.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Back on the court, Louisville-area holiday tournaments, including the King of the Bluegrass and the Queen of the Commonwealth, are scheduled to get underway later this week.
—Rich Barak, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Dec. 2025
She has been arraigned on a felony charge of custodial interference, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office in Jefferson County.
—Sydney Bishop, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
The festive season is an opportunity for the king to remind the nation and the Commonwealth of the important role the monarchy has played in soft-power diplomacy.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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“The Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commonwealth. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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