영국과 과거 영국의 식민지였던 국가들로 구성된 국제 기구.
An international association consisting of the UK together with states that were previously part of the British Empire.
예문:
"The Commonwealth of Nations promotes democracy and human rights among its members."
"Membership in the Commonwealth offers various economic and cultural benefits."
독립된 국가나 공동체, 특히 민주적인 공화국.
An independent country or community, especially a democratic republic.
예문:
"The revolutionaries aimed to transform the monarchy into a democratic commonwealth."
"In a true commonwealth, the law applies equally to all citizens."
오스트레일리아 연방이나 미국의 특정 주(매사추세츠, 버지니아 등)의 공식 명칭.
The official title of the federated Australian states or certain states in the US like Virginia and Massachusetts.
예문:
"The Commonwealth of Australia was established on January 1, 1901."
"The official name of Pennsylvania is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
정치적 목적 외에 공통의 관심사를 공유하는 집단이나 사회.
A community or organization of shared interests in a non-political field.
예문:
"Scientists form a global commonwealth dedicated to solving the energy crisis."
"The literary commonwealth thrives on the exchange of ideas across borders."
사회 전체의 이익이나 공공의 안녕과 복지.
The general good or public welfare.
예문:
"The philosopher argued that individual desires must yield to the commonwealth."
"Taxes were collected to maintain the infrastructure for the commonwealth."
1649년 찰스 1세 처형 이후 1660년 왕정 복고 전까지의 영국 공화정 시대.
The republican period of government in Britain between 1649 and 1660.
예문:
"During the Commonwealth, England was ruled without a monarch for over a decade."
"The Commonwealth period ended with the restoration of the Stuart monarchy."