affluence
Translation
wealth, abundance, riches
Examples
The city is known for its affluence.
The city is known for its affluence.
They lived a life of great affluence.
They lived a life of great affluence.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) wealth, abundance The city is known for its affluence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wealth, prosperity, richness; Antonyms: poverty, scarcity
Etymology
From Latin 'affluere' (to flow to), from 'ad-' (to) + 'fluere' (to flow). Imagine wealth flowing towards you.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'flow' ('flu-') of money coming 'to' ('af-') you, creating affluence.