affluent
əˈfluənt
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Definition of affluent - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
wealthyhaving a lot of money and possessions
  • The affluent family owned several luxurious cars..
rich wealthy
2.
abundanthaving plenty of something
  • The region is affluent in natural resources.
prosperous wealthy

Noun

1.
geographyDatedstream or river flowing into a larger oneDated
  • The small affluent joins the main river near the bridge..
branch feeder tributary
2.
wealthy personRareperson who is financially well offRare
  • The affluent donated generously to the charity.
rich person
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Images of affluent

  • affluent: stream or river flowing into a larger one
    stream or river flowing into a larger one

Expressions with affluent

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society where wealth and material goods are abundant
In an affluent society, luxury cars and large homes are common.

Origin of affluent

Latin, affluere (to flow towards)

Terms with affluent included in their meaning

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affluence
state of being rich and affluent
rich neighborhood
the affluent part of a community
affluent
enjoying wealth or luxury
uptownadj.
affluence
relating to an affluent area or population
affluent suburb
area outside a city where rich commuters live
geographic region
affluent area around London where many stockbrokers live
literature
fiction genre with affluent characters and explicit encounters
South Africa
member of the affluent black middle class

Examples of affluent in a sentence

  • The affluent businessman donated millions to charity.
  • The affluent neighborhood boasts beautiful homes.
  • She comes from an affluent family background.
  • The affluent carried fresh water to the village.
  • During the rainy season, the affluent swells significantly.
  • The affluent gathered at the exclusive gala.

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  1. French:aisé, affluent, ...
  2. German:wohlhabend, Nebenfluss, ...
  3. Italian:benestante, torrente, ...
  4. Spanish:rico, afluente, ...
  5. Portuguese:rico, afluente, ...
  6. Chinese:有钱的, 支流, ...
  7. Japanese:裕福な, 支流, ...
  8. Arabic:ثَرِيّ, رافِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָמִיד, יוֹבֵל, ...
  10. Russian:состоятельный, ручей, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заможний, притока, ...
  12. Hindi:धनी, उपधारा, ...
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