Hypertext Webster Gateway: "affluence"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Affluence \Af"flu*ence\, n. [F. affluence, L. affluentia, fr.
affluens, p. pr. of affluere to flow to; ad + fluere to flow.
See {Flux}.]
1. A flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx.

The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain.
--Wotton.

There is an unusual affluence of strangers this
year. --Carlyle.

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

And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease.
--Coldsmith.

Syn: Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty;
wealth; opulence.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

affluence
n : abundant wealth [syn: {richness}]


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