commonweal

/kəmˈənˌweɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

the general welfare or well-being of a community or people

“The mayor prioritized the commonweal by investing in local education and infrastructure.”

2. noun

a general good or interest shared by a community or people

“The commonweal was served by the brave actions of the firefighters who saved the town from the fire.”

Synonyms

  • general welfare
  • public interest

Antonyms

  • individualism
  • private interest