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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Affluence \Af"flu*ence\, n. [F. affluence, L. affluentia fr affluens p. pr of affluere to flow to ad + fluere to flow. See {Flux}.] 1. A flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx. The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain. --Wotton. There is an unusual affluence of strangers this year. --Carlyle. 2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words feelings, etc.; profusion; also abundance of property; wealth. And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease. --Coldsmith. Syn: Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty; wealth; opulence. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: affluence n : abundant wealth [syn: {richness}]
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