affluence (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæfluəns/
Definition
The state of having a great deal of money, property, or other material possessions; wealth.
Examples
The city's rapid economic growth led to an increase in general affluence among its residents.
Despite their outward display of affluence, the family struggled with significant debt.
Many people associate affluence with happiness, but studies show the link is complex.
How to Use affluence
- affluence of (prepositional phrase)
- A large amount or flow of something, especially wealth. — "The affluence of natural resources contributed to the country's wealth."
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