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affluence

noun af·flu·ence \ˈa-(ˌ)flü-ən(t)s also a-ˈflü- or ə-\

Definition of AFFLUENCE

1

a : an abundant flow or supply : profusion

b : abundance of property : wealth

2

: a flowing to or toward a point : influx

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First Known Use of AFFLUENCE

14th century

Related to AFFLUENCE

Synonyms: influx, flux, income, inflow, inpouring, inrush

Antonyms: outflow, outpouring

Rhymes with AFFLUENCE

AFFLUENCE Defined for Kids

affluence

noun af·flu·ence \ˈa-ˌflü-əns\

Definition of AFFLUENCE for Kids

: the state of having much money and expensive things : wealth

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