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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSocial Good
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ɡʊd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A benefit or advantage that serves the interests of society as a whole.
"The nonprofit organization focuses on creating social good through education and healthcare initiatives." - 2
Actions or policies that promote the welfare of the community.
"Investing in renewable energy is seen as a way to generate social good for future generations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'social good' combines 'social', derived from the Latin 'socialis', meaning 'of companionship', and 'good', from Old English 'gōd', meaning 'virtuous' or 'beneficial'. The phrase has evolved to represent actions or initiatives that benefit society as a whole, particularly in the context of social responsibility and community welfare.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Social Good" is said worldwide
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Bien social
Transliteration: byɛ̃ sɔsjal
"L'organisation vise à promouvoir le bien social dans la communauté."
Soziale Wohltat
Transliteration: zoˈt͡saːlɛ ˈvoːltaːt
"Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, soziale Wohltaten zu schaffen."
Bene sociale
Transliteration: ˈbɛne soˈt͡ʃale
"L'azienda si impegna a creare un bene sociale."
Bien social
Transliteration: bjen soˈθjal
"El proyecto busca generar un bien social en la comunidad."
Bem social
Transliteration: bẽj sɔˈsjal
"A organização trabalha para promover o bem social."
सामाजिक भलाई
Transliteration: sāmājik bhalaī
"यह परियोजना सामाजिक भलाई को बढ़ावा देने का प्रयास करती है।"
社会公益
Transliteration: shèhuì gōngyì
"这个项目旨在促进社会公益。"
사회적 선
Transliteration: sahoejeok seon
"이 프로젝트는 사회적 선을 증진하는 것을 목표로 합니다."
社会的善
Transliteration: shakaiteki zen
"このプロジェクトは社会的善を促進することを目指しています。"
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