Complete Definition of "Commonwealth"

see|commonwealth
English
Proper noun
Commonwealth

  1. The Commonwealth of Nations, a loose confederation of nations based around the former British Empire.

#:Mozambique joined the Commonwealth in 1995, although it had not been a part of the British Empire.
#:As a Commonwealth citizen, you are eligible to vote in United Kingdom elections.
#AU The Commonwealth of Australia, often referring to the federal government of Australia.
#:Mr. Martin was found guilty of defrauding the Commonwealth by making false welfare claims.

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