Commonwealth

Political association of 56 member states, primarily former territories of the British Empire.

Commonwealth of Nations

The Commonwealth is a political association of 56 member states, primarily former territories of the British Empire. It promotes democratic governance, human rights, and economic development among its members.

Pronunciation

/kɒmənˈwɛθ/

Etymology

From Old English *rīċedōm*, meaning ‘kingdom, state’.

Explain Like I’m 5

The Commonwealth is like a club for countries that used to be part of the British Empire, where they work together on things like trade and education.

Fun Facts

The Commonwealth Games are a major sporting event held every four years
Queen Elizabeth II was the Head of the Commonwealth until her death in 2022
King Charles III is currently the Head of the Commonwealth

FAQ

What is the Commonwealth? It's a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries
Who are its members? Primarily former territories of the British Empire
What does it do? It promotes cooperation in areas like economic development and education

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

British Commonwealth former British Empire

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

political union international organization

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

British Commonwealth of Nations

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

United Nations international relations

Indexes

international organization political organization

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