Commonwealth of England

proper noun

The state during 1649–1653, before the Protectorate in 1653–1659.

Meanings

proper nounthe Commonwealth of England
  1. The British state during part or all of the Interregnum.
    1. historicalpreciselyThe state during 1649–1653, before the Protectorate in 1653–1659.

      Synonyms: Commonwealth

    2. broadlyhistoricalThe state at any time during the Interregnum (1649–1660), including the Protectorate.

      Synonyms: Commonwealth

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe state during 1649–1653, before the Protectorate in 1653–1659.

proper nounThe state at any time during the Interregnum (1649–1660), including the Protectorate.

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APA

Commonwealth of England. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Commonwealth%20of%20England

MLA

“Commonwealth of England.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Commonwealth%20of%20England. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Commonwealth of England,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Commonwealth%20of%20England.

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