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affluent definition

af·flu·ent ()

adjective

  1. flowing freely
  2. plentiful; abundant
  3. wealthy; prosperous; rich the affluent society

Etymology: ME < L affluens, prp. of affluere: see affluence

noun

  1. a tributary stream
    opposed to effluent ( specif. )
  2. an affluent person

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affluent Synonyms

affluent

modif.

wealthy, prosperous, well-to-do; see rich 1. See syn. study atrich.


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affluent Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • less: Here was a fine opportunity to ensure that the less affluent should benefit increasingly from its wealth.

Modifies a noun

  • suburb: Richmond An affluent suburb in South West London where Robin Dunstan lived with his parents.

Modifying Another Word

  • moderately: There is no need for anyone to be involuntarily in such a state in a moderately affluent western society.

Infinitive complement

  • buy: If you are affluent enough to buy your way out you escape.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: As society becomes more affluent in cash terms, time becomes more precious.

Preposition: in

  • country: It seems pool has become a yuppie sport for the affluent in western countries.
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affluent quotes

In the affluent society, no useful distinction can be made between luxuries and necessities.

-Galbraith,John Kenneth

It is the good fortune of the affluent country that the opportunity cost of economic discussion is low and hence it can afford all kinds.

-Galbraith,John Kenneth

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