Affluence

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæf.lu.É™ns/

Origin

From Old French affluence, from Latin affluentia

Only relation to antonym indigence is common Latinate suffix; affluence only acquired sense of wealth in 16th century English and French, while indigent meant “poor” in Latin.

Full definition of affluence

Noun

1. (obsolete) An abundant flow or supply.
2. An abundance of wealth.His affluence was surpassed by no man.
3. A moderate level of wealth.The had achieved affluence, but aspired to true wealth.
4. An influx.

Synonyms

• richdom

Antonyms

• indigence

Derived terms

• affluenza

Related terms

• affluent