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Definition of wealth
wealth
/wɛlθ/
wealth
Adverb:wealthily
•Adjective:wealthy
wealth Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
1
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• noun
1
An abundance of valuable possessions, money, or financial assets owned by an individual, community, or country.
Example
"The family accumulated considerable wealth through decades of real estate investment."
2
A plentiful supply or large amount of a particular desirable thing or quality.
Example
"The new director brings a wealth of practical experience to the organization."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English welthe, formed from wele ('well-being, prosperity', from Old English wela) and the abstract noun suffix -th, on the pattern of health.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wealth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wealth