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   Af·flu·ent

   /ˈaˌflo͞oənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy: "the affluent societies of the western world"
   • 2. (of water) flowing freely or in great quantity. archaic

   noun

   • 1. a tributary stream. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English (in affluent (sense 2 of the adjective)): via Old French from Latin affluent- ‘flowing towards, flowing freely’, from the verb affluere, from ad- ‘to’ + fluere ‘to flow’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. affluently adverb

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAFFLUENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · 4 senses: 1. rich; wealthy 2. abundant; copious 3. flowing freely 4. archaic a tributary stream.... Click for more definitions.

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   having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich: an affluent person. abounding in anything; abundant. flowing freely: an affluent fountain.

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   having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich: an affluent person. abounding in anything; abundant. flowing freely: an affluent fountain. n. a tributary stream. an affluent person: a luxurious resort appealing to young affluents.

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   adj. 1. Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich. See Synonyms at rich. 2. Manifesting or requiring wealth: affluent homes; affluent living. 3. Archaic Flowing freely; copious. n. 1. A stream or river that flows into a larger one; a tributary. 2.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › affluent_adjaffluent, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word affluent mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word affluent . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   The meaning of AFFLUENT is having an abundance of goods or riches : wealthy. How to use affluent in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Affluent.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › affluentAFFLUENT - 29 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   in English. affluent. Thesaurus > having a lot of money > affluent. These are words and phrases related to affluent. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of affluent.