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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAffluence
/ˈæf.lu.əns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
"The affluence of the region is evident in its luxurious homes and high-end shops." - 2
An abundance of valuable resources or material possessions.
"The affluence of the city attracts many businesses and tourists."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'affluentia', stemming from 'affluere' meaning 'to flow to' or 'abound' (from 'ad-' toward + 'fluere' to flow). Entering the English language in the late 16th century, it initially retained the literal sense of a flowing in, which evolved over time to denote an abundant stream or supply of wealth, material goods, and property.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Affluence" is said worldwide
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affluence
Transliteration: af-lu-ans
"L'affluence de la région est évidente dans ses maisons luxueuses."
Wohlstand
Transliteration: vohl-shtand
"Der Wohlstand der Stadt zieht viele Unternehmen und Touristen an."
benessere
Transliteration: be-ness-eh-reh
"Il benessere della regione è evidente nelle sue case lussuose."
afluencia
Transliteration: af-lwen-thia
"La afluencia de la región es evidente en sus casas lujosas."
afluência
Transliteration: af-lwen-sia
"A afluência da região é evidente em suas casas luxuosas."
समृद्धि
Transliteration: samriddhi
"क्षेत्र की समृद्धि उसके भव्य घरों में स्पष्ट है।"
富裕
Transliteration: fùyù
"该地区的富裕在其豪华的住宅中显而易见。"
부유함
Transliteration: buyuham
"이 지역의 부유함은 고급 주택에서 분명하다."
富裕
Transliteration: fuyū
"その地域の富裕は豪華な家々に明らかです。"
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