Vincent McNabb

As you are not yet married, and as marriage is the fundamental state of life as well as the unity of the commonwealth, make up your mind whether you are called to this state. If you make up your mind to marry, do not marry merely a good wife: marry a good mother to your children.

Irish Clergyman

Johann Most

Anarchists are socialists because they want the improvement of society, and they are communists because they are convinced that such a transformation of society can only result from the establishment of a commonwealth of property.

German Revolutionary

Andy Beshear

We all want Kentucky to be a place where our children and grandchildren want to - and can afford to raise their own children, keeping families together and growing our commonwealth. For the common good.

American Politician

Charles Edison

It is necessary to take an active part in politics to observe how often the welfare of the party organization is put before the issues, even before the welfare of the commonwealth.

American Businessman

Daniel Cameron

My ultimate responsibility is to the folks that elected me here in the commonwealth, so I am acutely aware of that obligation and commitment.

Patrick Henry

I have had many anxieties for our commonwealth, principally occasioned by the depreciation of our money.

Marcus Tullius Cicero

We must conceive of this whole universe as one commonwealth of which both gods and men are members.

Roman Statesman

Julius Caesar

I am prepared to resort to anything, to submit to anything, for the sake of the commonwealth.

Roman Leader

Ralph Northam

We live in the best commonwealth, in the best country, in the world.

Anibal Acevedo Vila

The majority of the people of Puerto Rico support commonwealth.

'Commonwealth' refers to countries with historical ties to Britain, often used in diplomatic or political contexts.

Usage Context

'Commonwealth' can be used in both formal and casual discussions concerning international relationships.

Not Always Formal

Refers to specific areas in the US with self-governance, like Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Geographical Reference

Often used in legal or governmental contexts within the states it describes.

Legal Documents

Used to talk about collective benefits or societal well-being, extending beyond individual interests.

Broader Societal Context

Emphasizes non-material aspects such as happiness, health, and safety rather than economic wealth.

Non-Material Focus

Specific to English history; a time of governance without a king or queen.

Historical Period

This historical sense is rarely used in contemporary contexts and may not be familiar to all listeners.

Not Modern Usage

 meanwhile the ship got terribly iced up every day finally they came to a plausible inlet which they named commonwealth bay unwittingly it turns out to be the windiest place in the world at sea level the the summit of k2 may be windier but

Alone on the Ice: The...

 and the original definition of civility is citizens willing to give of themselves for the good of the city, for the good of the commonwealth, for the larger good. So, in this talk, you're going to learn three new ways to be civil, I hope,