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  1. Commonwealth (U.S. state) - Wikipedia

    Commonwealth" is a traditional English term used to describe a political community as having been founded for the common good, and shares some similarities with the Latin phrase "res publica" ('the …

  2. Why Are Some U.S. States Called Commonwealths?

    The United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies today are members of an association known as the Commonwealth (or Commonwealth of Nations), which evolved from the British Empire.

  3. Commonwealth

    The Commonwealth is home to 2.7 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.

  4. COMMONWEALTH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of COMMONWEALTH is a nation, state, or other political unit.

  5. Commonwealth” vs. “State”: Which One Do You Reside In?

    Mar 7, 2024 · Commonwealth combines the word common and wealth (as in “the condition of being happy and prosperous”). But in the context of the US and its 50 states, the word commonwealth is …

  6. Commonwealth of Nations - Wikipedia

    The Commonwealth dates back to the first half of the 20th century, with the decolonisation of the Empire through the increased self-governance of its territories.

  7. Commonwealth | History, Members, Purpose, Countries, & Facts

    Nov 23, 2025 · Commonwealth, a free association of sovereign states comprising the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies who have chosen to maintain ties of friendship and …

  8. Member countries | Commonwealth

    Commonwealth countries are diverse: they are among the world’s biggest, smallest, richest and poorest countries. Together they work to pursue common goals and values.

  9. Commonwealth - Wikipedia

    A commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. The noun "commonwealth", meaning "public welfare, general good or advantage", dates from the …

  10. Commonwealth - Member Nations, Intergovernmental Cooperation, …

    Nov 23, 2025 · Commonwealth - Member Nations, Intergovernmental Cooperation, Democracy: The Commonwealth differs from other international bodies such as the United Nations or the World Trade …