Meaning of AFFLUENCE
| Pronunciation: | | 'afloouns
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] abundant wealth |
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AFFLUENCE is a 9 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | richness |
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| | See Also: | | comfort, ease, wealth, wealthiness | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Wealth, fortune and success are opening their arms to you if
you dream of affluence. |
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| Thesaurus Terms |
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