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affluent (noun)

Describes individuals, families, or areas that possess a great deal of money and wealth, resulting in a high standard of living. It is often used to characterize the social and economic status of neighborhoods or societies rather than just personal bank accounts.

💬 Example

"They moved to an affluent suburb just outside of the city to be closer to better schools."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'A' for 'Abundance' and 'FLU' for 'Flow'. Money is FLOWING into your bank account.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
wealthy prosperous well-off opulent moneyed
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'affluent' for food. → The cake was rich.

Confusing 'affluent' with 'effluent'. → The affluent man lived by the river.

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