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Affluence \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. [1913 Webster]

The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain. --Wotton. [1913 Webster]

There is an unusual affluence of strangers this year. --Carlyle. [1913 Webster]

2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.; profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth. [1913 Webster]

And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease. --Coldsmith. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty; wealth; opulence. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

 

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Source: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
 

 

affluence

noun

abundant wealth [syn: richness]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

 

Affluence \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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