commonwealth
/ˈkɒmənwelθ/ · /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5529 in the learning path
政治共同体；共和国
Definitions
n. A politically organised community, especially one governed for public benefit.
政治共同体；共和国
n. An association of independent countries, mostly formerly under British rule.
英联邦
Example
The islanders established a commonwealth with an elected council.
岛民建立了一个由民选议会治理的政治共同体。
Members of the Commonwealth cooperate on education and development while maintaining their own independent governments.
英联邦成员在教育和发展领域开展合作，同时保有各自独立的政府。
Collocations
- the Commonwealth
- Commonwealth countries
- Commonwealth membership
Usage tip
指英联邦时首字母大写，通常与the连用。
FAQ
- What does commonwealth mean?
- A politically organised community, especially one governed for public benefit. An association of independent countries, mostly formerly under British rule.
- How is commonwealth pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒmənwelθ/, US /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
