commongood
nounUK /ˌkɒmən ˈɡʊd/
US /ˌkɑːmən ˈɡʊd/
The common good is what is good for everyone in a group, not just one person.
Picking up litter helps the common good of the whole neighborhood.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The well-being of all members of a community taken together.
The mayor said the new park would serve the common good.
3. Something that benefits everyone rather than a single person.
Clean water is a common good that everyone needs.
4. The idea that people should work together for the benefit of all.
In class we talked about the common good and why sharing matters.