commonwealth
//ˈkɒm.ən.welθ//
Noun
commonwealthSingular
commonwealthsPlural
1
A political community or state founded on law and united by agreement for the common good of its citizens.
The founders envisioned a commonwealth where all citizens would have equal rights under the law.
2
An association of self-governing nations united by common allegiance, especially the Commonwealth of Nations, a group of countries formerly part of the British Empire.
Canada is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
3
The official title of certain U.S. states (such as Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky) and self-governing territories.
Massachusetts is officially known as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
4
The general welfare or public good of a community.
The new policy was designed to promote the commonwealth of all citizens.