commonwealth

noun

ˈkä-mən-ˌwelth How to pronounce commonwealth (audio)
Definition of commonwealthnext
as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government laws that will benefit all the citizens of the commonwealth

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Recent Examples of commonwealth The Pennsylvania Game Commission says the commonwealth is home to both red and gray foxes. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Pennsylvania lawmakers will announce measures to restrict ICE activity in the commonwealth. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 June 2026 The commonwealth primarily runs on natural gas (64%), while 25% of net-electricity generation comes from solar. — Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026 Alexandria has the largest public high school in the commonwealth, and the district has frequently struggled to finish its graduation ceremonies during its allotted time at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena. — Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for commonwealth
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  1. state
  2. nation
  3. country
Noun
  • Keegan had only resigned from Newcastle in January, leaving Tyneside in a state of despair.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Moving too much water from a basin can negatively affect downstream environments, which is why large transfers need state review before approval.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of state
Noun
  • All artists that were involved in the event experience gains on charts in several nations, including the United States, as well as on Billboard’s global rosters.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Every nation has the right and responsibility to secure its borders.
    — Ray Watford, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of nation
Noun
  • The release came as calls are growing from other countries, including Myanmar's fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, for access to or engagement with Suu Kyi as part of efforts to resolve the country's political crisis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • City and country converge at this Oklahoma City carriage house, which can sleep up to four guests.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of country

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