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Word: Commonwealth
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (originally as two words, denoting public welfare; compare with commonweal): from common+ wealth
ˈkɒmənwɛlθ
an independent country or community, especially a democratic republic.
Short Definition:independent state
an international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire, and dependencies.
Short Definition:association consisting of UK and former members of British Empire
the general good.
Short Definition:the general good
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