Affluence (Noun)
Meaning
Abundant wealth; "they studied forerunners of richness or poverty"; "the richness all around unsettled him for he had expected to find poverty".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The affluence of the wealthy elite was starkly contrasted with the poverty of the working class in the city.
- Growing up in an atmosphere of affluence had shielded her from the harsh realities of economic struggles that many people faced.
- As a sociologist, he sought to understand the historical precursors of affluence and its role in shaping societal structures.
- Their family's newfound affluence had brought changes to their lifestyle, but not necessarily to their values or relationships.
- Despite being surrounded by the affluence of his wealthy friends, he couldn't help but feel out of place due to his more modest upbringing.