# Commonwealth
## English
### Pronunciation

* (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/
** (Received Pronunciation, dated) IPA: [ˈkɒmənˌwelθ]
** (Received Pronunciation, more dated) IPA: [ˈkɔːmənˌwelθ]
* Audio (General Australian):(file)
* (General American) IPA: /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/

### Proper noun

the Commonwealth
* The Commonwealth of Nations, a loose confederation of nations based around the former British Empire.
    Mozambique joined the Commonwealth in 1995, although it had not been a part of the British Empire.
    Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, being former British colonies, are the only Southeast Asian member countries of the Commonwealth.
    As a Commonwealth citizen, you are eligible to vote in United Kingdom elections.
* (British, historical) The Commonwealth of England (1649–1653), succeeded by the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland (1653–1660).
    Synonym: Protectorate
* (Australia) Australia, the Commonwealth of Australia, often referring to its federal government.
    Mr. Martin was found guilty of defrauding the Commonwealth by making false welfare claims.
* (in Kentucky) Kentucky, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, often referring to its government.
* (in Massachusetts) Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, often referring to its government.
* (in Pennsylvania) Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, often referring to its government.
* (in Virginia) Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, often referring to its government.

#### Translations
### Proper noun

Commonwealth
* A barangay of Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
    Coordinate terms: Alicia, Amihan, Apolonio Samson, Aurora, Baesa, Bagbag, Bagong Lipunan Ng Crame, Bagong Pag-asa, Bagong Silangan, Bagumbayan, Bagumbuhay, Bahay Toro, Balingasa, Balong Bato, Batasan Hills, Bayanihan, Blue Ridge A, Blue Ridge B, Botocan, Bungad, Camp Aguinaldo, Capri, Central, Claro, Commonwealth, Culiat, Damar, Damayan, Damayang Lagi, Del Monte, Dioquino Zobel, Don Manuel, Doña Imelda, Doña Josefa, Duyan-duyan, E. Rodriguez, East Kamias, Escopa I, Escopa II, Escopa III, Escopa IV, Fairview, Greater Lagro, Gulod, Holy Spirit, Horseshoe, Immaculate Concepcion, Kaligayahan, Kalusugan, Kamuning, Katipunan, Kaunlaran, Kristong Hari, Krus Na Ligas, Laging Handa, Libis, Lourdes, Loyola Heights, Maharlika, Malaya, Mangga, Manresa, Mariana, Mariblo, Marilag, Masagana, Masambong, Matandang Balara, Milagrosa, N.S. Amoranto, Nagkaisang Nayon, Nayong Kanluran, New Era, North Fairview, Novaliches Proper, Obrero, Old Capitol Site, Paang Bundok, Pag-ibig Sa Nayon, Paligsahan, Paltok, Pansol, Paraiso, Pasong Putik Proper, Pasong Tamo, Payatas, Phil-Am, Pinagkaisahan, Pinyahan, Project 6, Quirino 2-A, Quirino 2-B, Quirino 2-C, Quirino 3-A, Ramon Magsaysay, Roxas, Sacred Heart, Saint Ignatius, Saint Peter, Salvacion, San Agustin, San Antonio, San Bartolome, San Isidro, San Isidro Labrador, San Jose, San Martin De Porres, San Roque, San Vicente, Sangandaan, Santa Cruz, Santa Lucia, Santa Monica, Santa Teresita, Santo Cristo, Santo Domingo, Santo Niño, Santol, Sauyo, Sienna, Sikatuna Village, Silangan, Socorro, South Triangle, Tagumpay, Talayan, Talipapa, Tandang Sora, Tatalon, Teachers Village East, Teachers Village West, U.P. Campus, U.P. Village, Ugong Norte, Unang Sigaw, Valencia, Vasra, Veterans Village, Villa Maria Clara, West Kamias, West Triangle, White Plains — barangays of Quezon City
* A barangay of Rosario, Northern Samar, Philippines
    Coordinate terms: Aguada, Bantolinao, Buenavista, Commonwealth, Guindaulan, Jamoog, Kailingan, Ligaya, Poblacion, Salhag, San Lorenzo — barangays of Rosario
* A barangay of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
    Coordinate terms: Acad, Alang-alang, Alegria, Anonang, Bagong Mandaue, Bagong Maslog, Bagong Oslob, Bagong Pitogo, Baki, Balas, Balide, Balintawak, Bayabas, Bemposa, Cabilinan, Campo Uno, Ceboneg, Commonwealth, Gubaan, Inasagan, Inroad, Kahayagan East, Kahayagan West, Kauswagan, La Paz, La Victoria, Lantungan, Libertad, Lintugop, Lubid, Maguikay, Mahayahay, Monte Alegre, Montela, Napo, Panaghiusa, Poblacion, Resthouse, Romarate, San Jose, San Juan, Sapa Loboc, Tagulalo, Waterfall — barangays of Aurora

## Catalan
### Proper noun

Commonwealth ?
* Commonwealth

## German
### Etymology

From English Commonwealth.

### Pronunciation

* IPA: /ˈkɔmənˌvɛls/, /-ˌvɛlf/, /-ˌwɛl-/, (educated also) /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/
* Also said with /ˈkamən-/, perhaps after the US pronunciation of com- in company and to come.
* Audio:(file)

### Proper noun

das Commonwealth n (proper noun, strong, usually definite, definite genitive des Commonwealth)
* Commonwealth of Nations
    Synonym: (rare) britischer Staatenbund