the Commonwealth

the Commonwealth
the Commonwealth (of Nations)
an organization of independent countries which were part of the former British Empire and which now have friendly political or economic connections with each other. A small number of countries which did not form part of the British Empire have also joined the Commonwealth.
Main Entry: commonwealth

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