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Commonwealth Countries

Description:

A term used to refer to countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of 54 sovereign states. These countries share historical ties with the British Empire and recognize the British monarch as the symbolic head of the Commonwealth.

Sample sentences:

As a noun (singular):

1. Australia is a Commonwealth country in the southern hemisphere.
2. India, as a Commonwealth country, participated in the Commonwealth Games.

As a noun (plural):

1. The Commonwealth countries span various continents and have diverse cultures.
2. Several members of the British Commonwealth countries gathered for a summit in London.

As an adjective:

1. English is one of the official languages in many Commonwealth nations.
2. A mutual respect and understanding exists among Commonwealth countries.

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