Synonyms of commonwealth

commonwealth

noun

ˈkä-mən-ˌwelth 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• state
• nation
• country
• kingdom
• land
• republic
• province
• sovereignty
• empire
• sovereign
• democracy
• dominion
• nation-state
• monarchy
• principality
• duchy
• domain
• colony
• realm
• homeland
• settlement
• city-state
• sultanate
• mandate
• dictatorship
• ministate
• fatherland
• dependency
• dukedom
• emirate
• soil
• oligarchy
• microstate
• trust territory
• theocracy
• world power
• motherland
• sea power
• seigniory
• great power
• superpower
• condominium
• power
• monocracy
• welfare state
• client state

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of commonwealth

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

Communities in other states that also enjoy a tradition of local health regulation, including California, are studying NFG and watching these political dynamics in the commonwealth, placing Massachusetts’ public health leadership in the balance. — Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026