WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈCom•mon•wealth of ˈNa•tions, n. [proper noun* uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Governmenta voluntary association of independent nations linked by history as parts of the former British Empire.Formerly, British Commonwealth of Nations.
Com′monwealth of Na′tions,
- Governmenta voluntary association of independent nations and dependent territories linked by historical ties (as parts of the former British Empire) and cooperating on matters of mutual concern, esp. regarding economics and trade. Also called the Commonwealth. Formerly, British Commonwealth, British Commonwealth of Nations.