commonwealthKK [ˋkɑməˏnwɛlθ] /ˈkɑməˌnwɛlθ/名詞1大英國協大寫,the CommonwealthAthletes from over fifty nations compete in the Commonwealth Games.來自五十多個國家的運動員參加大英國協運動會。2聯邦、共和國The islands formed a commonwealth with a shared currency and defense.這些島嶼組成一個聯邦,共用貨幣與國防。3州美式,四州正式名稱Virginia is officially a commonwealth rather than a state.維吉尼亞的正式名稱是「州(commonwealth)」,而非一般的 state。4全體國民、公眾舊式Such reforms serve the good of the whole commonwealth.這樣的改革有益於全體國民。