Definitions for affluence
ˈæf lu əns or, sometimes, əˈflu-af·flu·ence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. affluence, richnessnoun

   abundant wealth

   "they studied forerunners of richness or poverty"; "the richness all around unsettled him for he had expected to find poverty"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. affluencenoun

   An abundant flow or supply.

2. affluencenoun

   An abundance of wealth.

   His affluence was surpassed by no man.

3. affluencenoun

   A moderate level of wealth.

   The had achieved affluence, but aspired to true wealth.

4. affluencenoun

   An influx.

5. Etymology: From affluence, from affluentia

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affluencenoun

   Etymology: affluence, Fr. affluentia, Lat.

   1. The act of flowing to any place; concourse. It is almost always used figuratively.

   I shall not relate the affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain, after the voice of our prince being there had been noised. Henry Wotton.

   2. Exuberance of riches; stream of wealth; plenty.

   Those degrees of fortune, which give fulness and affluence to one station, may be want and penury in another. John Rogers.

   Let joy or ease, let affluence or content,
   And the gay conscience of a life well spent,
   Calm ev’ry thought, inspirit ev’ry grace. Alexander Pope.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. affluence

   Wealth is the abundance of valuable financial assets or physical possessions which can be converted into a form that can be used for transactions. This includes the core meaning as held in the originating Old English word weal, which is from an Indo-European word stem. The modern concept of wealth is of significance in all areas of economics, and clearly so for growth economics and development economics, yet the meaning of wealth is context-dependent. An individual possessing a substantial net worth is known as wealthy. Net worth is defined as the current value of one's assets less liabilities (excluding the principal in trust accounts).At the most general level, economists may define wealth as "the total of anything of value" that captures both the subjective nature of the idea and the idea that it is not a fixed or static concept. Various definitions and concepts of wealth have been asserted by various individuals and in different contexts. Defining wealth can be a normative process with various ethical implications, since often wealth maximization is seen as a goal or is thought to be a normative principle of its own. A community, region or country that possesses an abundance of such possessions or resources to the benefit of the common good is known as wealthy. The United Nations definition of inclusive wealth is a monetary measure which includes the sum of natural, human, and physical assets. Natural capital includes land, forests, energy resources, and minerals. Human capital is the population's education and skills. Physical (or "manufactured") capital includes such things as machinery, buildings, and infrastructure.

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1. affluence

   Affluence refers to the state of having a large amount of money, property, or other material wealth. It typically implies a high level of income, or accumulation of assets, that allows one to live a comfortable or luxurious life, far beyond basic necessities. Affluence can be possessed by individuals, communities, or nations.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affluencenoun

   a flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx

2. Affluencenoun

   an abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.; profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth

Matched Categories

1. • Wealth

How to pronounce affluence?

1. Alex

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of affluence in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of affluence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of affluence in a Sentence

1. Longfellow:

   With many readers brilliancy of style passes for affluence of thought: they mistake buttercups in the grass for immeasurable gold mines under the ground.

2. Herodotus:

   The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations.

3. Tom Kliner:

   Back in those days, extra weight was a sign of wealth and affluence.

4. J. William Fulbright:

   It is not our affluence, or our plumbing, or our clogged freeways that grip the imagination of others. Rather, it is the values upon which our system is built. These values imply our adherence not only to liberty and individual freedom, but also to international peace, law and order, and constructive social purpose. When we depart from these values, we do so at our peril.

5. Mohammed Reza Pahlavi:

   My main mistake was to have made an ancient people advance by forced marches toward independence, health, culture, affluence, comfort.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=affluence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Affluence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=affluence
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affluence
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affluence