commonweal
/'kɔmənwi:l/
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.
Noun
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the good of a community
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