commonwealth

英 /ˈkɒmənwelθ/ 　美 /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/

n. 政治共同体；共和国A politically organised community, especially one governed for public benefit.
n. 英联邦An association of independent countries, mostly formerly under British rule.

The islanders established a commonwealth with an elected council.

岛民建立了一个由民选议会治理的政治共同体。

Members of the Commonwealth cooperate on education and development while maintaining their own independent governments.

英联邦成员在教育和发展领域开展合作，同时保有各自独立的政府。

搭配

the Commonwealth 英联邦Commonwealth countries 英联邦国家Commonwealth membership 英联邦成员资格

指英联邦时首字母大写，通常与the连用。