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affluence
CEFRC1
/ˈæf.lu.əns/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The state of having a lot of money and a comfortable life.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA moderate level of wealth.
Examples
The affluence of the United States is often contrasted with the poverty of undeveloped countries.
True affluence is to not need anything.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsAn abundance of wealth.
An abundant flow or supply.
An influx.
More examples
In contextHis affluence was surpassed by no man.
They had achieved affluence, but aspired to true wealth.
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Origin
noun
From Old French affluence, from Latin affluentia. Only relation to antonym indigence is common Latinate suffix; affluence only acquired sense of wealth in 16th century English and French, while indigentia meant “poverty” or “lack” in Latin.