Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

greater good

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.87 in modern English

Syllables: greater -good
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The benefit of the public, of more people than a singular person or a small amount of people (especially if it requires some expense or sacrifice).

Example Sentences

"Cutting pensions is for the greater good of all citizens."
"Moral powers therefore, and their improvements, must be the chief object of that infinitely good being's care and concern, whole scope in creating is the greater good of the whole."
"They are perfectly satisfied with the greater good for which they sacrifice the less good."
"That word, however: protected. It applies to some, but not all, of its animal inhabitants. Each year, a specific number are set aside for sacrifice, for the greater good."

Phrases

common good

Frequently Paired Words

common good

Questions

What does greater good mean?: The benefit of the public, of more people than a singular person or a small amount of people (especially if it requires some expense or sacrifice).

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