affluence

Definitions of affluence
  1. noun
    the process of flowing in
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    type of:
    courant, flux
    any uninterrupted stream or discharge
  2. noun
    a large gathering of people
    synonyms: attroupement, foule
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    type of:
    attroupement, rassemblement
    a group of persons together in one place
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