commonwealth

Meanings

• noun

  A political community organized for the promotion of the common welfare

  - "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the northeastern United States."
  - "Queen Elizabeth II is the head of the Commonwealth, which includes 54 member states."

• noun

  A voluntary association of independent states, acting in concert for mutual benefit

  - "The Commonwealth of Nations is a political and economic union of 54 member states."
  - "The European Coal and Steel Community was the precursor to the European Union and is now part of the European Commonwealth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commonwealth
realm , helmsman , germane , domaine , palm , calm

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Variants

List of all variants of commonwealth that leads to same result
commonwealth , commonwealths , Commonwealth Day , Commonwealth Days , Commonwealth of Independent States , British Commonwealth , Commonwealth of Nations , the Commonwealth , Lord Protector of the Commonwealth , Lord Protectors of the Commonwealth , protector , protectors , protectorship , protectorships , Australia , Commonwealth of Australia

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Etymology

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Originated from the Middle English word 'weal' meaning 'prosperity' and 'wel' meaning 'well' or 'health'. The term was used to refer to a group of people living under a single ruler or government who enjoyed common prosperity and welfare.

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Trivia

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1. The first commonwealth was established in England in 1649, during the English Civil War.

2. The Commonwealth of Australia is the official name of the government of Australia.

3. The Commonwealth of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607.

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Related Concepts

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1. Common Market: A type of economic union where member states agree to remove tariffs and other trade barriers to facilitate the free movement of goods and services.

2. Common Law: A legal system based on precedent and custom, as opposed to codified statutes.

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Culture

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The term 'commonwealth' has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, it has been used as a synonym for a 'commonality' or 'community'. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of unity and cooperation among diverse peoples. In music, there is a genre called 'Commonwealth music' that originated in the Caribbean and features a fusion of various musical styles.

How to Memorize "commonwealth"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people living under a single ruler or government, all working together for the common good.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commonwealth' with the idea of a community or group of people working together for mutual benefit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Common Wealth' to remember that this term refers to a community or group that shares a common wealth or prosperity.

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