common advantage

[ˈkɒmən ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: common advantages
vantagem comum
1. a benefit or favorable circumstance that is shared by or beneficial to a group, community, or multiple parties
The new public transportation system was implemented for the common advantage of all residents.
O novo sistema de transporte público foi implementado pela vantagem comum de todos os residentes.
2. a mutually beneficial outcome or advantage that serves the interests of society as a whole rather than individuals
Environmental protection policies aim for the common advantage of future generations.
As políticas de proteção ambiental visam à vantagem comum das gerações futuras.
3. in legal or political contexts, a benefit pursued for the welfare of the collective rather than private gain
The law was designed to promote the common advantage over individual profits.
A lei foi projetada para promover a vantagem comum em detrimento dos lucros individuais.
In Brazilian civic discourse, 'vantagem comum' is frequently invoked in discussions about public policy, community initiatives, and social responsibility. In the United States, the phrase reflects Enlightenment ideals embedded in American founding documents and continues to be used in political and social contexts emphasizing collective welfare over individual interests.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
public benefitmutual benefitcollective goodgeneral welfarecommon goodshared interest
Antonyms / Antônimos
private interestindividual advantagepersonal gainselfish benefit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vantagem comum
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
vantagem comum / benefício coletivo
benefício coletivo also commonly used in civic discussions
São Paulo
vantagem comum
used frequently in business and legal contexts
Portugal
vantagem comum / interesse comum
interesse comum is equally used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

common goodpublic welfarecollective benefitsocial interestcommunity benefitmutual advantage

Related Idioms & Phrases

for the common good
in the interest of the common advantage
to the common advantage of all
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