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Definition of prosperity

prosperity

/prɑːˈspɛr.ə.ti/
pros · per · i · ty
Adverb:prosperously
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Plural:prosperities
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Adjective:prosperous
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• noun

1

The state or condition of being flourishing, thriving, and successful, especially in financial or material terms; economic well-being and affluence.

Example

"Expanded trade networks and technological innovation brought decades of unprecedented prosperity to the region."

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• Rhymes for prosperity

• Nearby Words

prospector
prospectus
prosper
prosperity
prosperous
prosperously
prosperousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French prosperite, from Latin prosperitas, derived from the adjective prosperus ('favorable, fortunate'), literally meaning 'according to one's hope' (from pro- 'according to' and spes 'hope').

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