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affluence

wealth / prosperity / abundance / profusion
Noun

This term carries a strong connotation of flowing abundance, suggesting a wealth that is not just present but overflowing. While it often refers to financial prosperity and high social status, it describes a state of being rather than a specific amount of money, evoking images of luxury and ease. In a non-financial sense, the word describes a lavish profusion of resources. It is an uncountable noun, meaning it cannot be pluralized to describe multiple instances of wealth; instead, it requires a partitive construction such as a sign of affluence to specify a particular manifestation.

Meanings

Noun

The state of having a great deal of money or wealth.

"The family lived a life of great affluence in a gated community."

Noun

An abundant supply of a particular resource or quality.

"The region is known for its affluence of natural minerals and fertile soil."

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