common good

American  

noun

• common goods
  plural

1. 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.

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common good British  

noun

1. 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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• common goods
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of common good

First recorded in 1350–1400

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

common good

His film takes a bird’s-eye approach to conflict, carefully studying how the systems set in place for our common good, on either side of the party or religious lines, can cause plenty of damage, too.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

For him, Hussein’s death was about fighting oppression, yes, but also about putting the common good of the faithful above one’s self.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

Dame Sarah said the Pope's message "reminded us that despite our sufferings, people long for life in all its fullness and countless people are working each day for this vision of the common good".

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

At my installation Mass, one of the strongest moments of applause came when I spoke about working with all people of goodwill for the common good.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026

"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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