commonwealth

noun/ˈkɒmənwɛlθ/

Frequency rank: #2,641 most common English word

Meaning

a group of nations or states united by common interests, often for mutual benefit.

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Example sentence

The small island nations agreed to form commonwealth dedicated to shared economic goals.

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