commonweal

/'kɔmənwi:l/

Thân thiện

A wise leader always considers the commonweal when making decisions.

Definition

Noun: - The good of a community; the general welfare or public good: "Commonweal" refers to the well-being, prosperity, and shared interests of the public or a community as a whole. It is an archaic term synonymous with the concept of the common good.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The mayor's policies were always directed toward the commonweal.
  • Philanthropists often donate to projects that serve the commonweal.

Advanced Usage

• "The commonweal": Used as a formal or literary term to refer to the collective welfare of society.
  • Laws should be enacted for the protection of the commonweal.

Variants and Related Words

• Commonwealth (n): A political community founded for the common good; also used in the names of some states and countries (e.g., the Commonwealth of Australia). Historically, it shares the same root meaning of "public welfare."
• Common good (n): A more modern and commonly used phrase with the same meaning as "commonweal."

Synonyms

• Public good: The benefit or well-being of the public.
• General welfare: The health, happiness, and prosperity of a community or nation.
• Public interest: The well-being or benefit of the general public.

Idioms and Phrases

• For the commonweal: An archaic phrase meaning for the benefit of all.
  • He worked tirelessly for the commonweal.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the good of a community

Từ đồng nghĩa

• common good