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affluence

/ˈæf.lu.əns/

Meanings
  • noun

    Wealth, prosperity, or abundance.

    - "The wealthy elite enjoyed great affluence."
    - "Despite their affluence, the family struggled to find happiness."

Antonyms

indigence
Synonyms

richdom
Rhymes
Words rhyming with affluence
plenitude , prosperity , adulgence , obduracy
Variants
List of all variants of affluence that leads to same result
affluence , affluences
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'affluenceus' meaning 'flowing towards'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'affluent' is used to describe a wealthy person or area.

  2. In ancient Rome, the wealthy elite were called 'patricians', while the common people were called 'plebeians'. The term 'affluent' was used to describe the wealthy patricians.

  3. Affluence is often measured by indicators such as income, net worth, and consumer expenditure.


Related Concepts
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  1. Wealth: Affluence is a type and measure of wealth.

  2. Prosperity: Affluence is a synonym for prosperity.


Culture
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Affluence is often associated with luxury, extravagance, and the accumulation of material wealth. It has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore the corrupting influence of wealth on individuals and society.

How to Memorize "affluence"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large pile of gold coins or a mansion filled with expensive possessions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of wealth and abundance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym AFFLUENCE to remember the meaning: Abundance, Fortune, Financial, Luxurious, Ultimate, Extravagance, and Comfort.


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