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affluence
What does affluence mean?
affluence (noun): an abundance of wealth.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use affluence in a sentence?
- His affluence was surpassed by no man. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce affluence?
/ˈæfluəns/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does affluence come from?
From Old French affluence, from Latin affluentia.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of affluence?
Words related to affluence
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “affluence” mean?
a fault or malfunction
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a stipulated condition
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an abundance of wealth
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someone who pays taxes
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adoption
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richness
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