Commonwealth nation is a term used to describe countries that were formerly part of the British Empire but are now fully independent. However, there are many other synonyms to describe these nations, which are also members of the Commonwealth of Nations. One of the most prominent is the Commonwealth Realm, which consists of 16 countries that share the British monarch as their head of state. There is also the term "Commonwealth country," which refers to any nation that belongs to the Commonwealth of Nations, regardless of its government or level of development. Other alternatives include "Commonwealth State," "Commonwealth land," and "Commonwealth member." Regardless of how we refer to them, these nations share a unique history and relationship through their membership in the Commonwealth.