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affluent
Definitions
(2)
1
adjective
Having
a
great
deal
of
money
;
wealthy
.
The
affluent
neighborhood
was
known
for
its
large
houses
and
luxury
cars
.
She
grew
up
in
an
affluent
family
,
never
worrying
about
financial
issues
.
The
city
has
become
more
affluent
over
the
years
due
to
the
booming
tech
industry
.
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2
adjective
Flowing
freely
or
in
abundance
,
often
used
to
describe
water
.
The
affluent
river
provided
a
steady
supply
of
water
to
the
village
.
During
the
rainy
season
,
the
streams
become
more
affluent
.
The
garden
thrived
due
to
the
affluent
water
supply
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
affluere
Word parts
ad (to) + fluere (to flow)
Originally meant
to flow towards
Background
The word 'affluent' originally described the flow of water or other substances. Over time, it came to describe people or areas that have an abundance of wealth, as if wealth flows towards them.