adj
affluent
AF-loo-uhnt
adj
1
Having a lot of money or material wealth.
"They grew up in an affluent suburb outside the city."
"The affluent members of the club funded the new sports hall."
noun
1
A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
"The river gathers strength from several affluents before reaching the sea."
How to Use Affluent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRich or well-off; less commonly, a stream feeding into a bigger river.
Common mistake
Don’t confuse with "effluent," which means wastewater or sewage — a very different word despite the similar spelling.
Easily confused with
effluent
Common pairings
an affluent neighbourhood
affluent lifestyle
Word Forms
more affluent comparative, affluents plural, most affluent superlative
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Etymology
From Latin affluens, "flowing toward" or "overflowing," from ad- plus fluere, "to flow" — the wealth sense developed from the image of a plentiful flow of goods.