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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