a 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 .
COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS
Meaning of COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS in English
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012