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Definition the Commonwealth in British English

the Commonwealth

/ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/
1

an organization of countries that used to be under the political control of the UK. It is also known as the Commonwealth of Nations or the British Commonwealth.

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2

Australia or its government

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Definition the Commonwealth in British English