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Definition of affluence

affluence

/ˈæf.lu.əns/
af · flu · ence
Adverb:affluently
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Adjective:affluent
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• noun

1

The state of having a great deal of money, material goods, or financial wealth.

Example

"Rising levels of affluence in the region led to increased investment in local infrastructure and education."

2

An abundant flow or supply of something.

Example

"The library offered an affluence of rare historical manuscripts for visiting scholars."

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• Nearby Words

affix
afflict
affliction
affluence
affluent
affluently
affluenza

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French affluence, from Latin affluentia ('an abundant flow'), derived from affluere ('to flow toward'), combining ad- ('to') and fluere ('to flow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affluence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affluence
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