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common good

American

noun

the advantage or benefit of all people in society or in a group.

In spite of our differences, we shall work for the common good.

common good British

noun

the part of the property of a Scottish burgh, in the form of land or funds, that is at the disposal of the community

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Etymology

Origin of common good

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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But his morality is not guided by ethics, humanism or respect for the common good.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

A lot of them just retired a couple of years ago, and they contributed to the common good.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

"We must resolve that AI is used for the global common good."

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

In her time as an educator, Sharon has come to view music as 'a common good''.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

"Been working for the common good? Splendid. I want you to do that every morning."

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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