the Commonwealth

noun

1
: a U.S. state
—used officially of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
the Commonwealth of Kentucky
2
: the countries that were once part of the British Empire

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The Wimbledon men’s singles final typically represents the Princess of Wales’s final engagement before the summer break, although this year royal-watchers were treated to a whole-family appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 She and her husband have been licensed foster parents in the Commonwealth of Virginia for almost two years, according to People. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 In a statement to PEOPLE earlier this week, Kelley explained that she and her husband, Tyler, have been licensed foster parents in the Commonwealth of Virginia for nearly two years. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 The jury is being sent home today after the Commonwealth rests its case. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Commonwealth

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“The Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commonwealth. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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