CEFR C1

commonweal

noun

Meaning

The welfare or interests of the public; the general good.

Examples

The government's primary duty is to protect the commonweal.
Many citizens are willing to pay taxes for the sake of the commonweal.

Synonyms: welfare, good, prosperity, well-being

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commonweal (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmənˌwiːl/

Definition

The welfare or interests of the public; the general good.

Examples

The government's primary duty is to protect the commonweal.
Many citizens are willing to pay taxes for the sake of the commonweal.
Environmental protection is crucial for the commonweal of future generations.

How to Use commonweal

for the commonweal (prepositional phrase): For the benefit of the public. — "The new park was built for the commonweal."
protect the commonweal (collocation): To safeguard the welfare and interests of the general public. — "The police force was established to protect the commonweal."

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