Question

The word commonwealth comes from the Middle Ages term common-weal, or "the common wealth."
Wealth in the Middle Ages did not refer to money but to well-being. In what sense is commonwealth concerned with its citizens well being or quality of life?

Answer 1

"A commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic". The noun "commonwealth", meaning "public welfare, general good or advantage", dates from the 15th century."

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