commonwealths

noun

plural of commonwealth
as in states
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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  1. states
  2. nations
  3. countries
Noun
  • Using a universal mathematical framework, the researchers treated thermalization as a process that can bring different quantum systems into their corresponding thermal states.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There are indications that some of the Central Asian nations present, all of which are post-Soviet states, are deepening diplomatic and economic links with Washington.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of states
Noun
  • Into the bedrock Ever since the first nuclear plants emerged in the 1950s, nations have struggled to manage dangerous radioactive byproducts.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Lula also raised Brazil’s profile abroad, deepening ties with developing nations while maintaining relationships with the US and Europe, and helped found the BRICS group with China, Russia, India and South Africa.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of nations
Noun
  • An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With more than 50 years of experience in subsea robotics, ISE has delivered over 250 underwater vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries worldwide, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of countries
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