Definition of
affluent has definitions from the field of geography
1
[ noun ] an affluent person; a person who is financially well off

Examples

"the so-called emerging affluents"

Related terms

rich_person

2
[ adjective ] having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

Synonyms

wealthy loaded moneyed flush

Examples

"an affluent banker" "a speculator flush with cash" "not merely rich but loaded" "moneyed aristocrats" "wealthy corporations"

Related terms

rich

3
[ noun ] (geography) a branch that flows into the main stream

Synonyms

tributary feeder

Related terms

distributary branch

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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