Meaning of the word "the Commonwealth" in English

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the Commonwealth

US /ˈkɑː.mən.welθ/
UK /ˈkɑː.mən.welθ/
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Noun

1.

an international association of 56 member states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire

Example:
Many countries in the Commonwealth participate in the Commonwealth Games.
The Queen is the Head of the Commonwealth.
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